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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tee Higgins (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

8.5 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG across 15 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 10, Tee Higgins in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tee Higgins saw 98 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 Tee Higgins (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	12.1
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	182
Receptions	58	59
Rec/Game	3.6	3.9
Receiving Yards	713	846
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	56.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	82	98
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.5
Age	22	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Tee Higgins outscored Colston Loveland by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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