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Colston Loveland vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 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. Will Dissly at 3.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colston Loveland higher, but do not fade Will Dissly 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
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
Will Dissly

Head to Head

8.5 PPG3.9 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Will Dissly: 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 Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Colston Loveland and Will Dissly is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears tight end put up 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Will Dissly of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 3.9 in 16. A 4.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.6 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 Will Dissly profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Will Dissly finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colston Loveland sits Week 10 while Will Dissly is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Colston Loveland is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Will Dissly 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. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Colston Loveland outscored Will Dissly by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • 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 Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColston LovelandWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)8.53.9
Games Played1616
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13662
Receptions5832
Rec/Game3.62.0
Receiving Yards713285
Rec Yds/Game44.617.8
Receiving TDs62
Targets8242
Target Share/Game5.12.6
Age22-
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 5

Summary

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 3.9 for Will Dissly 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 Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Colston Loveland outscored Will Dissly by 4.6 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.