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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Ja'Marr Chase (15.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

8.5 PPG15.7 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs Ja'Marr Chase: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Ja'Marr Chase posted 15.7 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Colston Loveland is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 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 Ja'Marr Chase (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	15.7
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	251
Receptions	58	125
Rec/Game	3.6	7.8
Receiving Yards	713	1,412
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	88.3
Receiving TDs	6	8
Targets	82	185
Target Share/Game	5.1	11.6
Age	22	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 8.5 for Colston Loveland in 2025. The baseline favors Ja'Marr Chase, 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 Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.