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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Mark Andrews's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.3), and Colston Loveland's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mark Andrews is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

8.5 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Mark Andrews at 29%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

Colston Loveland and Mark Andrews are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG across 16 games with the Chicago Bears, while Mark Andrews posted 6.3 PPG in 17 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Colston Loveland the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Mark Andrews posted 48 for 422. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colston Loveland sits Week 10 while Mark Andrews is off Week 13. 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. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Mark Andrews 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 8 years younger than Mark Andrews (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	6.3
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	107
Receptions	58	48
Rec/Game	3.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	713	422
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	24.8
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	82	70
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.1
Age	22	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Colston Loveland outscored Mark Andrews by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (8.5 to 6.3). 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 Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Mark Andrews by 2.2 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.