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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jake Ferguson and Colston Loveland are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-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

TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

8.5 PPG8.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Jake Ferguson at 40%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Colston Loveland vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Colston Loveland and Jake Ferguson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.2 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 Jake Ferguson posted 8.7 with the Dallas Cowboys in 17.

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.

Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 yards, while Colston Loveland profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 58 catches). In weeks where Colston Loveland finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, and Jake Ferguson rests in Week 14. 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. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Ferguson outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Ferguson scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jake Ferguson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 5 years younger than Jake Ferguson (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	8.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	148
Receptions	58	82
Rec/Game	3.6	4.8
Receiving Yards	713	600
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	35.3
Receiving TDs	6	8
Targets	82	102
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.0
Age	22	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jake Ferguson at 8.7 PPG, 0.2 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 Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 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 Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson outscored Colston Loveland by 0.2 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.