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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Pat FreiermuthWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland is the better play on a neutral week. 8.5 PPG with 711 yards gives a reliable baseline. Pat Freiermuth at 6.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colston Loveland higher, but do not fade Pat Freiermuth entirely.

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

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

8.5 PPG6.2 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Pat Freiermuth at 28%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Pat Freiermuth: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Colston Loveland and Pat Freiermuth for your lineup, you are not alone. Colston Loveland finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (15 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Colston Loveland is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Pat Freiermuth profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 41 catches). In weeks where Pat Freiermuth finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colston Loveland sits Week 10 while Pat Freiermuth is off Week 9. 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. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. 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.
•Colston Loveland is 5 years younger than Pat Freiermuth (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Pat Freiermuth: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	6.2
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	93
Receptions	58	41
Rec/Game	3.6	2.7
Receiving Yards	713	486
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	32.4
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	82	54
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.6
Age	22	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Colston Loveland at 8.5 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Pat Freiermuth's 6.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 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 Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Pat Freiermuth's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Pat Freiermuth a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Pat Freiermuth by 2.3 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.