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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 8.5), and Dallas Goedert's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Colston Loveland is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

8.5 PPG10.3 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Dallas Goedert at 47%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

Colston Loveland and Dallas Goedert are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG across 16 games with the Chicago Bears, while Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG in 15 appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Dallas Goedert 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Dallas Goedert posted 60 for 591. 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 9 years younger than Dallas Goedert (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Dallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.3
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	155
Receptions	58	60
Rec/Game	3.6	4.0
Receiving Yards	713	591
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	39.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	82	82
Target Share/Game	5.1	5.5
Age	22	31
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Dallas Goedert outscored Colston Loveland by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (10.3 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 Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Colston Loveland and Dallas Goedert share a bye week?▾

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

Is Colston Loveland or Dallas Goedert a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Colston Loveland by 1.8 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.