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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Colston Loveland
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Colston Loveland.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Colston Loveland
PositiveBreakoutSep 1, 2026
Dave Richard targets Loveland in late round three or early round four, viewing him as the next great stud fantasy tight end. He expects Loveland to be a top-two target in Chicago, potentially seeing seven-plus targets per game.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
The source expresses hesitation about drafting Colston Loveland in the third round due to his high ADOT and reliance on a short stretch of production. He is considered a great pick only if he falls to the middle of the fourth round.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Colston Loveland was considered as a tight end option at 32nd overall, but the manager opted against the pick, indicating he was not viewed as a necessary early-round investment.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
In a 12-team PPR keeper league with three keeper slots, Colston Loveland is available as a keeper option in the sixth round but is not selected by the source, who instead chooses Chase Brown (fourth), Rashi Rice (tenth), and Trey McBride (twelfth), suggesting Loveland's sixth-round cost is less attractive than the alternatives.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
The source prefers Colston Loveland over Trey McBride at current ADP because Loveland is being drafted later. This represents a value advantage for Loveland in the tight end market.PositiveBreakoutAug 26, 2026
Dave identifies Loveland as a late-round target, noting that from weeks 10-13 and the playoffs, he averaged 7.3 targets per game and 12 PPR points. Dave expects him to be a matchup nightmare and a primary target leader in the Chicago offense.PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026
The source suggests moving Colston Loveland down in formats that reward tight end receptions, as there is uncertainty regarding his target volume.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Colston Loveland was drafted in the fourth round; he is viewed as a 'make or break' pick because he is being drafted in the same range as Trey McBride, requiring elite production to justify the roster construction.NegativeValueAug 20, 2026
Colston Loveland is identified as a late round 3 pick in the source's current draft rankings.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Heath ranks Loveland ahead of McBride. He is considered a strong target in round four, though he may be taken in round three.PositiveSleeperAug 19, 2026
Heath Cummings ranks Colston Loveland ahead of Trey McBride, suggesting he is a target for the late third or early fourth round, though he notes he is not guaranteed to be available.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Colston Loveland is a viable tight end target in round three.PositiveBreakoutAug 18, 2026
Loveland is a late round three/early round four target with the potential to be the best tight end in fantasy, as he is expected to be a major differentiator in the Bears' offense.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Colson Loveland is targeted to provide a positional advantage at tight end. The manager prioritized him over wide receivers, confident that a solid receiver would still be available in the next round.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Dave Richard identifies Colston Loveland as a potential game-breaker for the Bears, projecting him to lead the team in targets. Richard highlights that Loveland averaged 21.2 full PPR points per game in games with six or more targets last season and recommends drafting him in the third or fourth round.PositiveBreakoutAug 13, 2026
Colston Loveland is a high-upside breakout candidate who averaged 7.3 targets per game over the final six games of his rookie season; he is a round-three or four target who has shown massive efficiency when receiving five-plus targets.PositiveBreakoutAug 12, 2026
Heath Cummings ranks Colston Loveland as his TE2 ahead of Trey McBride, noting he is the focal point of the Bears' passing game and could lead the team in targets. He averaged 15 PPR points per game over his last 12 games.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
Jamey Eisenberg views Colston Loveland as a high-upside tight end who could break fantasy football if his late-season usage becomes the norm. Eisenberg notes Loveland averaged 10 targets per game over his final five outings and suggests his ADP could rise if Luther Burden's groin injury lingers.PositiveValueAug 8, 2026
Colston Loveland is viewed as a strong keeper option in a 10-team league, with the potential to be a long-term stud tight end, especially if there are concerns about Malik Nabers' injury recovery.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
The source highlights Colston Loveland as a player capable of finishing as the TE2 in fantasy football.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Dave includes Colston Loveland among his most wanted tight ends to target for the 2026 season.PositiveSleeperJul 22, 2026
Dave Richard identifies Colston Loveland as part of a strong tier of tight ends (including Tyler Warren, Kyle Pitts, Isaiah Likely) that should be of significant interest as alternatives to the expensive 2-3 turn tight end picks like McBride and Bowers; this tier offers better value if you don't believe in the top two's ability to hit 16 PPR points per game.NegativeBustJul 17, 2026
Despite strong end-of-season and playoff performance, Loveland carries bust risk similar to recent examples like Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Neighbors, Jerry Judy, and Ladd McConkie who had big finishes but failed to carry momentum into the next season.PositiveBreakoutJul 16, 2026
Loveland is the most likely tight end to make a leap and outperform Bowers or McBride, with everything to love about his situation including the loss of DJ Moore, Ben Johnson's offense, and his strong finish to last season. He's going around 40-44th overall.PositiveValueJul 9, 2026
Loveland is consensus tight end three and available at a discount in round four, allowing teams to skip the premium tight ends and get him later at tier one value.PositiveValueJul 2, 2026
The analyst is drafting Loveland ahead of Trey McBride at tight end, suggesting he prefers Loveland's upside despite McBride's talent advantage.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
Loveland is part of a strong secondary tier of tight ends with good opportunities, averaging 13.8 PPG and considered better than McBride if the latter regresses significantly.PositiveBreakoutMay 26, 2026
Colston Loveland could emerge as a top tight end in fantasy, with a potential for 10 targets per game based on his recent performance.PositiveUsageMay 26, 2026
Colson Loveland's potential to hit 14 or more PPR fantasy points per game hinges on his target share, with expectations around seven to eight targets per game.PositiveBreakoutMay 15, 2026
Colston Loveland has the potential to lead the Bears in targets this year, which could make him a valuable fantasy tight end.PositiveRoleNo date
Colson Loveland is one of the explosive elements that Caleb Williams' offense was missing in the first half of 2025 and will be part of the returning weapons for the Bears offense in 2026.PositiveRoleNo date
Expected to receive short and intermediate throws from Caleb Williams, which should help improve the quarterback's completion rate and overall efficiency.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Loveland is being considered to potentially move ahead of Trey McBride as a top-two tight end, pending training camp highlights; the source indicates Loveland does the same things as McBride in the offense, suggesting similar upside with potentially lower draft capital.PositiveBreakoutNo date
The source is considering moving Loveland ahead of Trey McBride in tight end rankings pending training camp highlights; currently ranked as a top-two tight end candidate, with the source noting willingness to elevate him further if camp performance warrants it.NegativeValueNo date
The source notes Loveland's ADP is firmly in round four in 12-team leagues, though one panelist says he doesn't typically get him there in actual drafts, suggesting potential scarcity or value variance.NegativeProjectionNo date
The source projects Loveland for 126 targets (20% target share in Chicago), which exceeds the 119-target threshold typically needed for 15 PPG production. Historical analysis shows 10 of 14 tight ends who averaged 14+ PPG over the last five years averaged 7+ targets per game (119 per season); Loveland's 126-target projection puts him in that range, though the source notes George Kittle and Tucker Craft have exceeded 14 PPG with fewer targets.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Heath identifies Loveland as the most obvious breakout tight end pick; despite being a tier below Bowers and McBride in consensus rankings, Loveland is on the Bears—arguably the best offense among the top three tight ends. The source projects Loveland, Odunze, and Burden all at 20% target share, meaning if Loveland becomes the number one option in Chicago, he could outperform Bowers and McBride. He loves Loveland in round four, though notes he doesn't typically get him there in actual drafts.PositiveValueNo date
One of the top three tight ends in the 2026 draft class; if targeting Colston Loveland, the decision to draft must come in round three, as it is very unlikely he makes it to round four.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Loveland is ranked 3rd in ADP on CBS and is grouped with the second-tier tight ends the source targets for fair value. He had a breakout season last year (implied strong performance), and the source is interested in acquiring one of the first seven tight ends off the board, with Loveland as a candidate for that tier.PositiveProjectionNo date
Colston Loveland's rookie season was eighth best since 2000 for a rookie tight end; the source expects year-two improvement because he removes a player from the offense and showed strong performance at the end of last season, with more playing time and opportunities ahead.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Colston Loveland's rookie season ranked eighth best in total fantasy points for rookie tight ends since 2000, which the source characterizes as great for a rookie tight end despite not being an exceptional overall season; this is part of a historic 2025 tight end class with three of the eight best rookie TE seasons since 2000.NegativeValueNo date
Loveland is mentioned as a comparison point to Trey McBride in terms of cost and value. The source suggests that when comparing McBride to Loveland based on their draft cost, McBride's ADP appears inflated, making Loveland a potentially better value at a similar or lower cost.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Colston Loveland is projected to lead the Bears in targets and is expected to be a top tight end due to his usage in heavy personnel sets.