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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Chigoziem Okonkwo's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.5), and Colston Loveland's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chigoziem Okonkwo is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#99

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

6.5 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Colston Loveland at 39%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo and Colston Loveland are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 PPG across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Colston Loveland posted 8.5 PPG in 16 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 2.0-PPG gap gives Colston Loveland the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Chigoziem Okonkwo profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 42 catches). In weeks where Chigoziem Okonkwo finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Chigoziem Okonkwo is off Week 5 and Colston Loveland Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chigoziem Okonkwo (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Chigoziem Okonkwo by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Colston Loveland saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	8.5
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	136
Receptions	42	58
Rec/Game	2.6	3.6
Receiving Yards	462	713
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	44.6
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	58	82
Target Share/Game	3.6	5.1
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

Colston Loveland outscored Chigoziem Okonkwo by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (8.5 to 6.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chigoziem Okonkwo or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Chigoziem Okonkwo's 6.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chigoziem Okonkwo and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Colston Loveland a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Chigoziem Okonkwo by 2.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.