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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
PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
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.NegativeValueJul 30, 2026
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.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
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.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Expected to receive short and intermediate throws from Caleb Williams, which should help improve the quarterback's completion rate and overall efficiency.NegativeValueJul 28, 2026
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.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.PositiveBreakoutJun 11, 2026
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.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.