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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Hunter Henry and Colston Loveland are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-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

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

8.5 PPG8.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Hunter Henry at 40%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Colston Loveland vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) and Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Colston Loveland played 16 games for the Chicago Bears; Hunter Henry suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Hunter Henry posted 60 for 768. 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 Hunter Henry is off Week 11. 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

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. Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Hunter Henry scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Hunter Henry saw 87 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 Hunter Henry (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	8.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	150
Receptions	58	60
Rec/Game	3.6	3.5
Receiving Yards	713	768
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	45.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	82	87
Target Share/Game	5.1	5.1
Age	22	31
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Colston Loveland's 8.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 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 Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Colston Loveland or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Colston Loveland by 0.3 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.