Colston Loveland vs Jake Ferguson: Who Should You Start?
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.
Both share a Week 7 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
