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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland or Noah GrayWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Colston Loveland over Noah Gray in 2026.

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 to Noah Gray's 4.6, a 3.9 point per game edge. Both play tight ends, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 4.6), and Colston Loveland's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Noah Gray 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

TEKansas City Chiefs

Noah Gray

PPG

4.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

385

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Noah Gray

Head to Head

8.5 PPG4.6 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Noah Gray: Unranked TE. Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Noah Gray at 21%. That per-game gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Noah Gray: 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. Noah Gray (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 4.6 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Colston Loveland carries a 3.9-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.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Noah Gray profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 38 catches). In weeks where Noah Gray finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Colston Loveland is off Week 10 and Noah Gray Week 6. 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

If you can acquire Colston Loveland at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Noah Gray 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. Noah Gray (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Noah Gray by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Gray played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Noah Gray 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 Noah Gray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Noah Gray
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	4.6
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	78
Receptions	58	38
Rec/Game	3.6	2.2
Receiving Yards	713	385
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	22.6
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	82	50
Target Share/Game	5.1	2.9
Age	22	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Colston Loveland holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Noah Gray averaged 4.6 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 Noah Gray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Noah Gray's 4.6 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.

Should I draft Colston Loveland or Noah Gray in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Colston Loveland is the earlier pick. He averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Noah Gray's 4.6, a 3.9 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Colston Loveland and Noah Gray average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Noah Gray averaged 4.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Noah Gray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Noah Gray (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Noah Gray a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Noah Gray by 3.9 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.