Loveland's late-season TE2 pace and reduced target competition offer fourth-round value.

Loveland was the TE12 in half-PPR scoring as a rookie with 58 catches for 713 yards and six touchdowns, but became a monster by the time the Bears were ousted from the playoffs in January. From Week 9 through the end of the regular season, Loveland was the TE2 in fantasy scoring behind only Trey McBride. At the very end of the season, Bears head coach Ben Johnson fully unleashed Loveland; the rookie had 10+ targets in each of his last four games (playoffs included), averaging 12 targets, seven catches and 94.5 yards over that stretch with a pair of touchdowns. In the Bears' playoff win over the Packers, Loveland had 15 targets, eight catches and 137 yards. The 6-foot-6, 241-pound Loveland is a matchup nightmare; most defensive backs can't physically handle him and most linebackers can't run with him. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams seems to be getting better as he continues to learn Johnson's offense. With DJ Moore now in Buffalo, Loveland's target competition has been lessened. If you miss out on Bowers in the second round, target Loveland in the fourth round.

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