Colston Loveland vs Dawson Knox: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Colston Loveland and Dawson Knox is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears tight end put up 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills averaged 5.0 in 17. A 3.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.5 points favors Colston Loveland, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox 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 7 while Dawson Knox is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
