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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Evan EngramWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland is the better play on a neutral week. 8.5 PPG with 711 yards gives a reliable baseline. Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colston Loveland higher, but do not fade Evan Engram entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Evan Engram

Head to Head

8.5 PPG4.9 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Evan Engram at 22%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Evan Engram: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Colston Loveland and Evan Engram is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears tight end put up 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Evan Engram of the Denver Broncos averaged 4.9 in 16. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.6 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Evan Engram posted 50 for 461. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Colston Loveland is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Evan Engram 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. Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Evan Engram by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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 9 years younger than Evan Engram (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Evan Engram: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Evan Engram
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	4.9
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	78
Receptions	58	50
Rec/Game	3.6	3.1
Receiving Yards	713	461
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	28.8
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	82	76
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.8
Age	22	31
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 4.9 for Evan Engram in 2025. The baseline favors Colston Loveland, 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 Evan Engram in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do Colston Loveland and Evan Engram share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Colston Loveland and Evan Engram share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Colston Loveland or Evan Engram a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Evan Engram by 3.6 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.