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Colston Loveland vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Colston Loveland and Tyler Conklin are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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 York Jets#99
Tyler Conklin
PPG
7.5
Games
17
Rec
50
Rec Yds
525
Rec TDs
3
Targets
65
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

8.5 PPG7.5 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Tyler Conklin: 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 Tyler Conklin at 34%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Colston Loveland and Tyler Conklin is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.0 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG with the Chicago Bears across 16 games, and Tyler Conklin posted 7.5 with the New York Jets in 17.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; Tyler Conklin posted 50 for 525. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, and Tyler Conklin 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

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. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Colston Loveland outscored Tyler Conklin by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColston LovelandTyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)8.57.5
Games Played1617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136128
Receptions5850
Rec/Game3.62.9
Receiving Yards713525
Rec Yds/Game44.630.9
Receiving TDs63
Targets8265
Target Share/Game5.13.8
Age22-
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 12

Summary

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 7.5 for Tyler Conklin in 2025. The baseline favors Colston Loveland, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Colston Loveland outscored Tyler Conklin by 1.0 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.