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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Kyle Pitts edges Colston Loveland by 1.3 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, Kyle Pitts 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#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

8.5 PPG9.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Kyle Pitts: 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 Kyle Pitts clocked in at 9.8 across 17 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons. A 1.3-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.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 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 Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Colston Loveland is off Week 10 and Kyle Pitts Week 11. 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. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts 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.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	9.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	167
Receptions	58	88
Rec/Game	3.6	5.2
Receiving Yards	713	928
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	54.6
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	82	118
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.9
Age	22	25
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyle Pitts holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.8 points per game. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Colston Loveland by 1.3 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.