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Colston Loveland vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEChicago BearsPPG LEADER
Colston Loveland
PPG
8.5
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 7
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

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8.5 PPG5.9 PPG
16 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Colston Loveland vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Colston Loveland and Tyler Higbee is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears tight end put up 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Tyler Higbee of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 5.9 in 10. A 2.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.6 points favors Colston Loveland, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 7, and Tyler Higbee rests in Week 6. 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.

The Bottom Line

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 5.9 for Tyler Higbee 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 Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 Higbee average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

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

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Colston Loveland outscored Tyler Higbee by 2.6 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.