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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cole Kmet vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Cole Kmet's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland is the better play on a neutral week. 8.5 PPG with 711 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cole Kmet at 4.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colston Loveland higher, but do not fade Cole Kmet entirely.

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

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TEChicago Bears#99

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cole Kmet

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

4.0 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cole Kmet: 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, Cole Kmet is producing at 18% 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.

Cole Kmet vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland for your lineup, you are not alone. Cole Kmet finished the 2025 season at 4.0 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 for the Chicago Bears (16 games).

That 4.5-point weekly advantage for Colston Loveland is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Cole Kmet profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Cole Kmet finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Cole Kmet has his bye in Week 7, and Colston Loveland rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Colston Loveland is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cole Kmet is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cole Kmet (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 Cole Kmet by a projected 77 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.
•Colston Loveland is 5 years younger than Cole Kmet (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cole Kmet vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cole Kmet	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	8.5
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	64	136
Receptions	30	58
Rec/Game	1.9	3.6
Receiving Yards	347	713
Rec Yds/Game	21.7	44.6
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	48	82
Target Share/Game	3.0	5.1
Age	27	22
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Colston Loveland at 8.5 PPG, 4.5 points per game above Cole Kmet's 4.0. 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 Cole Kmet or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Cole Kmet's 4.0 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 Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 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 4.5 points per game.

When are Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cole Kmet or Colston Loveland a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Cole Kmet by 4.5 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.