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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Colston Loveland and Colby Parkinson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

7.7 PPG8.5 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% 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.

Colby Parkinson vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Colby Parkinson finished the 2025 season at 7.7 PPG over 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Colston Loveland clocked in at 8.5 across 16 appearances for the Chicago Bears. A 0.8-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colby Parkinson had 43 catches for 408 yards; Colston Loveland posted 58 for 713. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Colby Parkinson is off Week 11 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: Colby Parkinson (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 Colby Parkinson by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Colby Parkinson scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Colston Loveland is 5 years younger than Colby Parkinson (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	8.5
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	136
Receptions	43	58
Rec/Game	3.1	3.6
Receiving Yards	408	713
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	44.6
Receiving TDs	8	6
Targets	56	82
Target Share/Game	4.0	5.1
Age	27	22
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Colston Loveland at 8.5 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Colby Parkinson's 7.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 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 Colby Parkinson and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colby Parkinson or Colston Loveland a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Colby Parkinson by 0.8 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.