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Colston Loveland vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colston Loveland higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill 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
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10
TENew Orleans Saints#99
Taysom Hill
PPG
5.5
Games
14
Rec
18
Rec Yds
195
Rec TDs
2
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

8.5 PPG5.5 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Colston Loveland and Taysom Hill for your lineup, you are not alone. Colston Loveland finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 for the New Orleans Saints (14 games).

That 3.0-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 Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, and Taysom Hill rests in Week 12. 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

Colston Loveland is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Taysom Hill is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Colston Loveland outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColston LovelandTaysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)8.55.5
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13677
Receptions5818
Rec/Game3.61.3
Receiving Yards713195
Rec Yds/Game44.613.9
Receiving TDs62
Targets820
Target Share/Game5.10.0
Age22-
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Colston Loveland at 8.5 PPG, 3.0 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Colston Loveland outscored Taysom Hill by 3.0 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.