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Colston Loveland vs Rico Dowdle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEChicago Bears
Colston Loveland
PPG
8.5
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 7
RBPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

8.5 PPG11.6 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Colston Loveland vs Rico Dowdle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Rico Dowdle (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Rico Dowdle posted 11.6 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 7, Rico Dowdle in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Rico Dowdle at 11.6 PPG, 3.1 points per game above Colston Loveland's 8.5. 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 Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rico Dowdle has the edge at 11.6 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 Rico Dowdle average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.