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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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. Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colston Loveland higher, but do not fade Tyler Higbee 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

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

8.5 PPG6.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

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 6.5 in 9. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 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 10, and Tyler Higbee rests in Week 11. 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 Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. 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.
•Colston Loveland saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 11 years younger than Tyler Higbee (22 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	6.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	59
Receptions	58	25
Rec/Game	3.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	713	281
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	31.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	82	36
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.0
Age	22	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 6.5 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 6.5 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 Higbee average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

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

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. 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 2.0 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.