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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

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

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Colston Loveland edges Jake Tonges by 0.0 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Colston Loveland goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

8.5 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Colston Loveland vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) and Jake Tonges (8.5 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; Jake Tonges suited up 9 times for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 0.0-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.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colston Loveland sits Week 10 while Jake Tonges is off Week 8. 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. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Colston Loveland is 4 years younger than Jake Tonges (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	8.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	77
Receptions	58	34
Rec/Game	3.6	3.8
Receiving Yards	713	293
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	32.6
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	82	46
Target Share/Game	5.1	5.1
Age	22	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Colston Loveland outscored Jake Tonges by 0.0 PPG in 2025 (8.5 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Jake Tonges'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 Tonges average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

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

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Colston Loveland outscored Jake Tonges by 0.0 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.