Colston Loveland vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Colston Loveland and George Kittle for your lineup, you are not alone. Colston Loveland finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and George Kittle averaged 12.1 for the San Francisco 49ers (11 games).
That 3.6-point weekly advantage for George Kittle is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; George Kittle posted 57 for 628. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colston Loveland sits Week 7 while George Kittle is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
