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Colston Loveland vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Drake London (14.0 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
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10
WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER
Drake London
PPG
14.0
Games
12
Rec
68
Rec Yds
919
Rec TDs
7
Targets
112
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
Drake London

Head to Head

8.5 PPG14.0 PPG
16 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (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) WR in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Drake London posted 14.0 PPG across 12 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, Drake London in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Colston Loveland is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColston LovelandDrake London
PPG (Half-PPR)8.514.0
Games Played1612
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136168
Receptions5868
Rec/Game3.65.7
Receiving Yards713919
Rec Yds/Game44.676.6
Receiving TDs67
Targets82112
Target Share/Game5.19.3
Age2224
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

Drake London outscored Colston Loveland by 5.5 PPG in 2025 (14.0 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 Drake London in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.