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Underdog Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Colston Loveland
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All Underdog Fantasy Football Show insights about Colston Loveland
NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026
Colson Loveland has an average depth of target of 5.11 air yards, indicating he is receiving short-range passing opportunities in the Cardinals offense. While mentioned in the context of target distribution analysis, his specific role and usage trends are not elaborated beyond this metric.PositiveBustSep 30, 2026
Colston Loveland is the worst round four pick; his target share has collapsed from 31% last year to 10% over the first three games. While he's still running routes, they're mostly downfield isolation looks where he's not executing well. Khalif Raymond and Luther Burks are gobbling up the easy looks. The gap between Loveland and top-tier tight ends like Trey McBride and Brock Bauer won't close; best-case scenario is he reaches Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren range. At 29.7 routes per game versus McBride's 36 and Bauer's 35, the route-running gap is structural and unlikely to change.NegativeBustSep 30, 2026
Colston Loveland is identified as the worst round 4 pick through three weeks; the speaker notes prior discussion about Khalif Raymond's snap counts and production versus other wide receivers Luther Burton and Roma Dunze, suggesting Loveland's role and production have been disappointing relative to draft capital.PositiveValueSep 23, 2026
Drafted as tight end three on Yahoo; the source is most confident in Loveland for the rest of the season among Chicago's pass catchers, though the elite separation bargain has disintegrated as most tight ends have performed well so far.NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026
Loveland ran routes on 71% of dropbacks in 11 personnel but was heavily involved in blocking assignments; the source notes he's a good blocker but should be utilized more as a safety blanket in the passing game, similar to how he was deployed during the Bears' playoff stretch when the offense looked unstoppable.NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026
Loveland has been used heavily as an inline blocker (71% of dropbacks in 11 personnel) rather than in receiving routes; the source believes Ben Johnson is underutilizing him as a pass-catcher despite his blocking ability, limiting his fantasy upside.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Colston Loveland has been a major disappointment through two weeks, recording only one reception for three yards. Ray Garvin expresses 'total panic' regarding his fantasy outlook, noting that Loveland is being used primarily as a blocker rather than a receiver, even in critical late-game situations where he was tasked with blocking Dallas Turner instead of running routes.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Despite a 92% route share, Colston Loveland finished with zero catches on two targets. While he was open for a potential touchdown that Caleb Williams missed, his lack of involvement in the game plan is concerning, though he is not considered a total zero moving forward.PositiveBreakoutSep 4, 2026
Zachariason and Winks are high on Loveland, noting his dominance in 13 personnel and his ability to function as a primary pass-catcher. With DJ Moore removed from the roster, Loveland has a path to lead the team in receiving categories. He is a 21-year-old mismatch who averaged 97 yards per game in the playoffs, and the analysts suggest he could potentially be drafted ahead of Trey McBride.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Jeremiah Love is aggressively overexposed to Colton Loveland, noting that he ranks him back-to-back with Trey McBride; he prefers drafting Loveland in later rounds rather than spending high capital on McBride.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Jeremiah Love projects Colston Loveland to finish as the TE1, potentially outscoring Brock Bowers and Trey McBride. Love cites Loveland's high efficiency as a rookie, his superior route running compared to McBride, and his blocking ability which allows for more advantageous matchups against linebackers.PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026
Ranked 33rd overall in PPR, drafted 43rd in home leagues; source sees 10-spot undervaluation. Beginning week 15, Bears played over half offensive snaps with two-plus tight ends on field in five of final six games (vs. once in first 13 games). In two-plus TE sets, Loveland's yards per route run is 'outrageous'; with Sam Rausch, posted 4.66 yards per route run and 53% of team's market share in those environments. Last four games including playoffs: 22, 25, 24, and 10 full PPR points per game—'impossible to do' at tight end. At 21 years old, source projects him as future All-Pro, 'next Travis Kelce.' Source is bullish on his trajectory and role expansion.PositiveBreakoutAug 3, 2026
Colston Loveland is highlighted as one of the 13 players with the ceiling to swing fantasy leagues and help managers secure a championship in 2026.PositiveProjectionJul 27, 2026
Loveland had over 20% red-zone target share last season, significantly outpacing Luther Burden's 8%, and is positioned as one of the top upside plays in the Bears offense. Harmon still wants Colson Loveland the most among second-year receivers, indicating strong conviction in his continued production and role.PositiveValueJun 10, 2026
Colson Loveland is being positioned as a vital piece of fantasy teams, particularly in the fourth round of drafts.PositiveValueJun 10, 2026
Colson Loveland is considered a great value pick in the fourth round, especially as a cornerstone piece for fantasy teams.PositiveProjectionJun 10, 2026
Colson Loveland is projected for 6.5 touchdowns and almost 900 receiving yards, making him a bargain compared to other top tight ends.PositiveUsageJun 10, 2026
From week seven to 17, Colson Loveland was the tight end six in points per game and averaged 64 yards per game after taking on a larger role.PositiveBreakoutJun 10, 2026
Colson Loveland is on pace to be an all-pro player and is easily the best tight end in this draft class, reminding many of Travis Kelsey with his receiving ability.PositiveUsageJun 5, 2026
Colston Loveland's efficiency on plays with two or fewer wide receivers on the field has been impressive, making him a strong candidate to lead the Bears in receiving categories this season.PositiveProjectionMay 19, 2026
Loveland is projected for 875 receiving yards and 6.5 touchdowns, and could be a breakout player similar to Trey McBride last season.PositiveBreakoutMay 19, 2026
Colson Loveland was the tight end six in points per game from week seven to 17 last season and has the potential to lead the Bears in receiving this year after the team traded away DJ Moore.