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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Dalton KincaidWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Dalton Kincaid edges Colston Loveland by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Dalton Kincaid goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

TEBuffalo Bills#11PPG LEADER

Dalton Kincaid

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Dalton Kincaid

Head to Head

8.5 PPG8.9 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Dalton Kincaid at 40%. That ranking gap means Dalton Kincaid carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Dalton Kincaid: The Full Breakdown

Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) and Dalton Kincaid (8.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Colston Loveland played 16 games for the Chicago Bears; Dalton Kincaid suited up 12 times for the Buffalo Bills.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Dalton Kincaid profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 39 catches). In weeks where Dalton Kincaid finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colston Loveland sits Week 10 while Dalton Kincaid is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Dalton Kincaid (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Kincaid outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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 4 years younger than Dalton Kincaid (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Dalton Kincaid: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Dalton Kincaid
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	8.9
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	107
Receptions	58	39
Rec/Game	3.6	3.3
Receiving Yards	713	571
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	47.6
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	82	49
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.1
Age	22	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dalton Kincaid holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.9 points per game. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Dalton Kincaid in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Kincaid has the edge at 8.9 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 Dalton Kincaid average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Dalton Kincaid's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Colston Loveland or Dalton Kincaid a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid outscored Colston Loveland by 0.4 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.