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Colston Loveland vs Saquon Barkley

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
RBPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

8.5 PPG13.4 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Colston Loveland vs Saquon Barkley: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Saquon Barkley posted 13.4 PPG across 16 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, Saquon Barkley in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Saquon Barkley holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.4 points per game. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 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 Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Saquon Barkley has the edge at 13.4 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.