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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Colston Loveland edges Dalton Schultz by 0.5 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, Colston Loveland 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#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Dalton Schultz

Head to Head

8.5 PPG8.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Dalton Schultz at 36%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Colston Loveland vs Dalton Schultz: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Colston Loveland finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG over 16 games with the Chicago Bears, while Dalton Schultz clocked in at 8.0 across 17 appearances for the Houston Texans. A 0.5-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.

Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Colston Loveland profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 58 catches). In weeks where Colston Loveland finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Colston Loveland is off Week 10 and Dalton Schultz Week 8. 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: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz 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.
•Dalton Schultz saw 106 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 7 years younger than Dalton Schultz (22 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Dalton Schultz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Dalton Schultz
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	8.0
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	136
Receptions	58	82
Rec/Game	3.6	4.8
Receiving Yards	713	777
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	45.7
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	82	106
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.2
Age	22	29
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Colston Loveland holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 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 Schultz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 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 Colston Loveland and Dalton Schultz average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

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

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Colston Loveland outscored Dalton Schultz by 0.5 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.