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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Gunnar HelmWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.1-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 4.4), and Colston Loveland's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gunnar Helm is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Gunnar Helm

Head to Head

8.5 PPG4.4 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Gunnar Helm at 20%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Gunnar Helm: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Colston Loveland (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.5 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Gunnar Helm (Tennessee Titans) came in at 4.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Colston Loveland carries a 4.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Gunnar Helm posted 44 for 357. 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 10 while Gunnar Helm 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Colston Loveland at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Gunnar Helm 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. Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 70 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Gunnar Helm: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Gunnar Helm
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	4.4
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	70
Receptions	58	44
Rec/Game	3.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	713	357
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	22.3
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	82	55
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.4
Age	22	23
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Colston Loveland holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Gunnar Helm in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 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 Gunnar Helm average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Gunnar Helm's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Gunnar Helm a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Gunnar Helm by 4.1 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.