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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Courtland SuttonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Courtland Sutton

Head to Head

8.5 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs Courtland Sutton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Courtland Sutton posted 10.7 PPG across 17 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.

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: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 8 years younger than Courtland Sutton (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Courtland Sutton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Courtland Sutton
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	182
Receptions	58	74
Rec/Game	3.6	4.4
Receiving Yards	713	1,017
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	59.8
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	82	124
Target Share/Game	5.1	7.3
Age	22	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Courtland Sutton outscored Colston Loveland by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.5). 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 Colston Loveland or Courtland Sutton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Colston Loveland and Courtland Sutton average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

Do Colston Loveland and Courtland Sutton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Colston Loveland and Courtland Sutton share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.