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Colston Loveland vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 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 3.4-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 5.1), and Colston Loveland's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mason Taylor 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
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10
TENew York Jets#34
Mason Taylor
PPG
5.1
Games
13
Rec
44
Rec Yds
369
Rec TDs
1
Targets
65
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
Mason Taylor

Head to Head

8.5 PPG5.1 PPG
16 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Colston Loveland (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.5 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Mason Taylor (New York Jets) came in at 5.1 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Colston Loveland carries a 3.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Mason Taylor posted 44 for 369. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, and Mason Taylor rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Colston Loveland at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Mason Taylor is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Colston Loveland outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColston LovelandMason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)8.55.1
Games Played1613
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13666
Receptions5844
Rec/Game3.63.4
Receiving Yards713369
Rec Yds/Game44.628.4
Receiving TDs61
Targets8265
Target Share/Game5.15.0
Age2222
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Colston Loveland holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 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 Mason Taylor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Mason Taylor's 5.1 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 Mason Taylor average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Colston Loveland or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Colston Loveland outscored Mason Taylor by 3.4 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.