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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Colston Loveland and Juwan Johnson 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#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

8.5 PPG8.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Colston Loveland vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Colston Loveland finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG over 16 games with the Chicago Bears, while Juwan Johnson clocked in at 8.3 across 17 appearances for the New Orleans Saints. A 0.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Colston Loveland is off Week 10 and Juwan Johnson Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson 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.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 7 years younger than Juwan Johnson (22 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	8.3
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	141
Receptions	58	77
Rec/Game	3.6	4.5
Receiving Yards	713	889
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	52.3
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	82	102
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.0
Age	22	29
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 8.3 for Juwan Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Colston Loveland, 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 Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Juwan Johnson 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.