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Chris Olave vs Colston Loveland

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew Orleans SaintsPPG LEADER
Chris Olave
PPG
13.7
Games
16
Rec
100
Rec Yds
1,163
Rec TDs
9
Targets
156
Bye
Week 12
TEChicago Bears
Colston Loveland
PPG
8.5
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 7

Head to Head

13.7 PPG8.5 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 7

Chris Olave vs Colston Loveland: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Colston Loveland posted 8.5 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Chris Olave has his bye in Week 12, Colston Loveland in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

13.7 PPG for Chris Olave versus 8.5 for Colston Loveland in 2025. The baseline favors Chris Olave, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Olave or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.7 PPG compared to Colston Loveland's 8.5 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 Chris Olave and Colston Loveland average in 2025?

Chris Olave averaged 13.7 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 5.2 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.