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Colston Loveland vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Harold Fannin Jr. and Colston Loveland are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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
TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER
Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG
9.4
Games
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
731
Rec TDs
6
Targets
107
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
Harold Fannin Jr.

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8.5 PPG9.4 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Colston Loveland and Harold Fannin Jr. is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.9 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG with the Chicago Bears across 16 games, and Harold Fannin Jr. posted 9.4 with the Cleveland Browns in 16.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Harold Fannin Jr. posted 72 for 731. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, and Harold Fannin Jr. rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 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 Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColston LovelandHarold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)8.59.4
Games Played1616
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136150
Receptions5872
Rec/Game3.64.5
Receiving Yards713731
Rec Yds/Game44.645.7
Receiving TDs66
Targets82107
Target Share/Game5.16.7
Age2221
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

9.4 PPG for Harold Fannin Jr. versus 8.5 for Colston Loveland in 2025. The baseline favors Harold Fannin Jr., 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 Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Colston Loveland by 0.9 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.