ESPN Fantasy Football on Colston Loveland

ArticleFacts vs. Feelings: What eight notable Week 1 performances mean for Week 2Captured September 16, 2026
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Although the Vikings successfully restricted opposing tight ends throughout 2025, Skol struggled against the Packers duo in the opener, surrendering five catches for 115 yards on nine targets to Tucker Kraft and Jonnu Smith. This vulnerability bodes well for Loveland heading into Sunday's divisional matchup, which features the week's second-highest projected point total (49.5).

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Loveland's elite deployment faces Vikings' weak TE defense in 49.5-point game.

Loveland figures to post legit numbers versus Minnesota in Week 2. The Vikings successfully restricted opposing tight ends throughout 2025, but Skol struggled against the Packers duo in the opener, surrendering five catches for 115 yards on nine targets to Tucker Kraft and Jonnu Smith. This vulnerability bodes well for Loveland heading into Sunday's divisional matchup, which features the week's second-highest projected point total (49.5). Given the expected explosive game environment, Loveland's regular deployment should garner solid volume, cementing him as a top-three fantasy option at the position.

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