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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Derrick HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Derrick Henry (16.0 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Derrick Henry

Head to Head

8.5 PPG16.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs Derrick Henry: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Derrick Henry posted 16.0 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.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, Derrick Henry in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Derrick Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Colston Loveland is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 10 years younger than Derrick Henry (22 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Derrick Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Derrick Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	16.0
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	272
Rushing Yards	-2	1,595
Rush Yds/Game	-0.1	93.8
Rushing TDs	0	16
Receptions	58	15
Receiving Yards	713	150
Targets	82	21
Total TDs	6	16
Age	22	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

16.0 PPG for Derrick Henry versus 8.5 for Colston Loveland in 2025. The baseline favors Derrick Henry, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Derrick Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 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 Derrick Henry average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Derrick Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.