ESPN Fantasy Football on Colston Loveland
From the article
Despite the low volume, Loveland has 30.5 routes run per game (up from 23.8 in 2025), and his route tree has a lot of branches. When the Bears do have stability under center, Loveland will be firmly back in the TE1 mix.
STACKED’s take
Loveland's route tree expansion and past production support TE1 status once Bears QB situation stabilizes.
Despite catching just one of five targets for three yards (1.3 fantasy points) through two games, Loveland has increased his route volume to 30.5 routes per game (up from 23.8 in 2025) and is being deployed at all three levels of the field: verticals (27.5%), short out routes (19.6%), short in-breakers (15.7%), and crossers (13.7%). The source expects Loveland to be a TE1 when the Bears have quarterback stability, noting he posted 21+ fantasy points in three of his final four games last season including playoffs. Short-term concern exists with Caleb Williams (hamstring) likely out for Week 3 versus Philadelphia, but patience is warranted as Loveland can be a star in this league.
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