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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
Listed as questionable with a neck injury for Monday Night Football.PositiveDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
Stock up designation; Kmet's knee injury brings about the possibility of more three-wide usage in neutral situations for the Bears, creating opportunity for Loveland.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
TE Colston Loveland accounted for 12 of Chicago's 30 targets, giving his season-long usage rates a much-needed boost (19% TS, 18% AYS, 21% TPRR); he has 19 targets over his past two games and 33 over his last four after seeing just nine looks the first three weeks. Loveland now has 24 targets (21% TS) from Caleb Williams this year, well ahead of Luther Burden (20), Kalif Raymond (18) and Rome Odunze (15).PositiveDepth ChartOct 23, 2026
Colston Loveland was marked as Stock ⬆ (rising stock) in the Patriots-Bears box score breakdown, indicating improved role or performance trajectory.PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026
Loveland saw 12 targets (40% target share) and accounted for 12 of Chicago's 30 targets, giving his season-long usage rates a much-needed boost (19% TS, 18% AYS, 21% TPRR); has 19 targets over his past two games and 33 over his last four after seeing just nine looks the first three weeks; now has 24 targets (21% TS) from Caleb Williams this year, well ahead of Luther Burden (20), Kalif Raymond (18) and Rome Odunze (15).PositiveUsageOct 22, 2026
Loveland was one of the big winners through the air in Week 6 with Caleb Williams back under center; he's a key part of the Bears passing game alongside Luther Burden, though production among the trio likely will change week to week depending on matchups.PositiveBreakoutOct 22, 2026
Loveland posted 6-65-1 on seven targets in Week 6 and was slightly better communication and/or execution with Caleb Williams away from having a second score. Hartitz notes the Bears offense has scored 59 and 31 points in their only two games with Caleb healthy and weather not a factor. At a minimum, Loveland is back in the low-end TE1 conversation with at least five targets and TD upside; at a maximum, a return to the position's top six could be a few weeks away. The Patriots boast a solid secondary, but the Bears are implied to score the third-most points (26.75) in Week 7, suggesting good offense can beat good defense.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
The Bears established Loveland early against Atlanta—he caught the first pass of the game and scored a touchdown on the first drive, signaling his importance in the offense.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
The source likes that the Bears established Loveland early against Atlanta—he caught the first pass of the game and scored a touchdown on the first drive, indicating early offensive involvement and scoring opportunity.PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Colston Loveland finally had a big game with 6-65-1 on seven targets after posting five and nine targets over the past two games. His season target share is just 15%, but the recent uptick (7, 5, 9 targets over three games) suggests he can return to lineups. The source recommends he can go back into any lineups he was removed from unless replaced by elite TEs like Isaiah Likely or George Kittle.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Loveland took 88% of snaps and handled a 78% route share, with 6 carries and 7 receiving targets (13 of 41 RB opportunities, 32%). He gained 65 yards on the ground and 30 receiving yards. The source notes 160 of Williams' 305 passing yards went to Loveland and Luther Burden combined.NegativeMatchupOct 19, 2026
Loveland was wide open for an easy two-yard touchdown but failed to secure the catch inbounds after continuing to run past the sideline, similar to a Jonathan Mingo play; while Caleb Williams could have thrown sooner, Loveland also bears responsibility for not tracking the sideline properly.NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Loveland was wide open for an easy 2-yard TD in Week 6 but pulled a Jonathan Mingo and continued running to the point that he wasn't able to secure the catch inbounds. The source notes Caleb Williams could have thrown the ball sooner, but Loveland should have had a better idea of the situation.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
Loveland caught six of seven targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against Atlanta after Caleb Williams returned from a three-game hamstring injury. The source had cautioned patience early in the season due to the Bears' injury situation and poor weather in Week 2, and those who waited were rewarded. Loveland and Luther Burden were the clear top options in the passing attack, matching preseason expectations. The source states Loveland is capable of playing close to the level seen late last season and should be aggressively added if available on waivers.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
Loveland caught six of seven targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against Atlanta after Caleb Williams returned from a three-game hamstring injury. The source had cautioned patience with Loveland early in the season due to the Bears' injury situation and poor weather, and now that Williams is back and the offense is in a normal situation, Loveland is showing the level of production expected from late last season. The source recommends spending aggressively to add him if available on waivers.NegativeMatchupOct 15, 2026
Colston Loveland faced the Jets' tight end defense, recording 6 receptions for 57 yards and 0 touchdowns, contributing to the Jets' fifth-fewest points allowed to the position.NegativeMatchupOct 15, 2026
Slight fade for Week 6 against Atlanta; ATL ranks eighth in DVOA vs. TE, presenting a tough matchup for Loveland.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
Has had one of his best games of the season since Caleb Williams went down three games ago; however, the Bears offense's upside is significantly higher with Williams back under center, suggesting Loveland's production may be more sustainable with the starting QB.NegativeMatchupOct 15, 2026
Slight fade for Week 6 vs. Atlanta; the Falcons rank eighth in DVOA vs. TE, presenting a tough matchup for the Chicago tight end.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
Has had one of his best games of the season during Caleb Williams' three-game absence; however, the offense's upside is significantly higher with Williams back under center, suggesting Loveland's recent production may not be sustainable at the same level.NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Loveland ranked 90th in the source's weekly value meter; the source states 'Until Caleb Williams returns, I can't put Loveland any higher than this,' indicating Loveland's ranking is capped by the absence of his starting quarterback.NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026
Until Caleb Williams returns, the source cannot rank Loveland any higher than 14th among tight ends, indicating his ceiling is limited by quarterback uncertainty.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Loveland is listed in the source's stock-down section, indicating declining fantasy value or role concerns heading forward.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Loveland undid any goodwill from the prior week, finishing with 2-19-0 on five targets after 6-57-0 on a team-high nine targets the week before. There's still hope for fantasy value once Caleb Williams returns, but the ceiling and floor are both much lower than expected pre-season.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
In the source's game prediction, Loveland is projected to catch a touchdown pass from Bagent against Green Bay.NegativeBustOct 7, 2026
Loveland is in a crowded offense and has been a disappointment for those looking for elite tight end production. The source questions whether moving Loveland for Sadiq plus would be worthwhile, noting you'd be betting on the same potential in a similarly crowded offense with worse quarterback play.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Loveland is ranked 83rd in the Week 5 value meter for the CHI at GB matchup.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Played 92% of snaps and ran 69% of routes for the Bears, posting 9 targets for 57 yards. Loveland was part of the Burden/Loveland/Odunze trio that accounted for 22 of Chicago's 31 targets. His 29% target share and 87% snap share demonstrate he's a core part of the Bears passing attack under Ben Johnson.NegativeProjectionOct 2, 2026
Loveland has not scored a touchdown through three weeks, which is noted as a concerning trend for a tight end.NegativeMatchupOct 1, 2026
Loveland is listed as a start-over option in favor of Isaiah Likely, indicating a downgrade for Week 4 due to matchup considerations.NegativeMatchupOct 1, 2026
Colston Loveland is listed as a start-over option, indicating a favorable matchup this week.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Slight uptick in production on Monday for Chicago Bears, indicating emerging role or increased involvement in the offense.NegativeMatchupSep 24, 2026
Loveland faces a difficult matchup against Philadelphia in Week 3. Even with optimism about better days ahead for Chicago's pass catchers, it's hard to make a case that this will be the week. Probable starting quarterback Case Keenum looked washed up the last time we saw him three years ago when he tossed three picks against just one touchdown across 53 pass attempts.NegativeMatchupSep 24, 2026
Colston Loveland has a strong fade for Week 3 against Philadelphia; the Eagles are first in DVOA vs. TE in 2025 and second in receiving yards per game allowed to TEs in 2026, indicating a very unfavorable matchup.NegativeMatchupSep 24, 2026
Receives a strong fade for Monday's game vs. PHI, which ranks first in DVOA vs. TE in 2025 and second in receiving yards per game allowed to TEs in 2026, providing an extremely unfavorable matchup.NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026
What a disaster start for Loveland, who now is without his starting QB and maybe his backup too.NegativeProjectionSep 21, 2026
Loveland had a 14-yard catch nullified by an illegal shift penalty, losing a reception.NegativeProjectionSep 21, 2026
Loveland had a 14-yard catch nullified by an illegal shift penalty, representing a lost big-play opportunity.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Played 87% of snaps but was targeted on just three of 27 routes and caught one pass for three yards. He's been targeted on 8% of his routes this year, which is about one-third of what was expected. Source lists him in stock down category and notes they are starting to worry.NegativeProjectionSep 21, 2026
Loveland caught one pass for three yards in Week 2, improving on his Week 1 goose egg. His production down the stretch last season may have been more of a hot streak than a real signal, but he still looks like a difference-maker over a full season. This is a good week to send out a trade offer and try to buy him at a discount while the price may be low.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
Had an average route depth of 8.3 yards in Week 1, positioning him between Luther Burden (7.6) and Rome Odunze (11) in terms of downfield involvement.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Loveland had an average route depth of 8.3 yards in Week 1, positioning him between Burden (7.6) and Odunze (11) in terms of route depth distribution within the Bears offense.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 2nd in tight end value meter for Week 2; CHI vs. MIN matchup.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Loveland finished with zero targets in Week 1, losing out to Tyler Warren in the target competition despite source suggesting Warren's TD was meaningless.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Despite a zero-target game (one target on 32 routes, one nullified by penalty), Loveland posted an 82% route share (team high) and the source notes his huge per-route numbers from last year support confidence he will be fine; however, the lack of volume is a tiny hit to hopes of him challenging McBride/Bowers for TE dominance.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Colston Loveland's zero-reception game was the talk of Fantasy Town, with just one target on 32 routes (82% route share, team high) and one other target nullified by penalty. The source agrees Loveland will be fine given his 82% route share and huge per-route numbers last year, but this was at least a tiny hit to the hopes of him challenging McBride and Bowers for TE dominance.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Colston Loveland was held without a catch in Week 1 despite the Bears scoring 59 points. The source identifies this as part of a buy-low opportunity for Bears receivers, suggesting Loveland's lack of production was an anomaly rather than a role concern.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
JJ Zachariason identifies Colston Loveland as a Round 4 tight end target if Brock Bowers is unavailable, indicating confidence in his draft value and role as a secondary elite tight end option.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
JJ Zachariason targets Colston Loveland at TE2 cost, endorsing a Round 4 selection with "Absolutely" conviction as a secondary TE option if Brock Bowers is unavailable; Loveland is part of a "First or last" strategy that avoids mid-round TE picks.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Ian Hartitz targets Colston Loveland at TE2 ADP, willing to take him in Round 4 as a pivot if Brock Bowers is missed; part of his 'first or last' tight end strategy.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Ian Hartitz targets Colston Loveland at TE2 ADP, willing to take him in Round 4 as part of his "first or last" tight end strategy; notes this is preferable to sacrificing solid RB and WR picks in middle rounds.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Ian Hartitz targets Colston Loveland at TE2 ADP; notes that Round 4 Colston Loveland is an acceptable target if Brock Bowers is unavailable, reflecting his preference for elite TE acquisition.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Bears TE was OK after a hip-drop tackle in preseason Week 2; biggest takeaway is Bears' willingness to embrace two-TE formations with both Loveland and Cole Kmet on field for three of first-team offense's seven snaps (43% multi-TE rate), a decent jump from 2025 (32.6% snaps in 12 personnel); source willing to buy into strategic shift considering it makes more sense to utilize heavy personnel vs. handing 32-year-old career backup Kalif Raymond a true three-down role.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Loveland played eight of nine snaps on the opening drive with Caleb Williams, while Cole Kmet came on for five snaps. He was the primary TE option in the limited action.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Colston Loveland took a significant role in Chicago's passing game last season, with DJ Moore taking a backseat to him and Luther Burden after Rome Odunze's foot injury. This indicates Loveland's emergence as a key target in the Bears offense.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Colston Loveland (ESPN rank 49, ADP 8.0) is described as a good pick at high-stakes ADPs and an obscenely good pick if available near ESPN's default rank; the 41.1 ADP delta is the largest discrepancy in the tight end table, indicating ESPN significantly undervalues him relative to expert consensus.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Colston Loveland is identified as one of the elite 'onesie' position players (QB/TE) whose value increases in shallow ESPN leagues where functional RB and WR options are readily available. The source suggests targeting him early rather than waiting on TE.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Colston Loveland emerges as one of the top values when comparing ESPN's default ranks against industry-wide ADPs and expert ranks; the source identifies him as a player where ESPN's default positioning creates exploitable discrepancies relative to consensus ADP across Fantrax, Drafters, NFFC, and expert rankings.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Loveland caught one pass for eight yards in his first five drives but the every-down role adds credence to the idea he could be a thorn in Hunter Henry's fantasy upside.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Loveland's rookie campaign started slowly but accelerated dramatically down the stretch; he accumulated 48 targets over the final four games (Week 17–Divisional Round), 21 more than the next-most targeted receiver on the Bears. Week-by-week: Week 17 (6 rec, 94 yards, 1 TD on 10 targets), Week 18 (10 rec, 91 yards, 1 TD on 13 targets), Wild Card (8 rec, 137 yards on 15 targets), Divisional Round (4 rec, 56 yards on 10 targets). He finished with nine catches of 20-plus yards, ranked fourth among tight ends in air yards, and third in deep targets. At 22 years old and already showing alpha-level production, Loveland is positioned to challenge for overall TE1 honors in 2026. He benefits from elite playcaller Ben Johnson and strong chemistry with Caleb Williams. Ian Hartitz and Theo Gremminger both identify him as their top breakout candidate, with Hartitz calling him a priority target at the Round 3–4 turn.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Yahoo ADP rank 39 with 39.7 average ADP; -0.6 differential shows minimal deviation from default ranking.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Yahoo ranks Colston Loveland at 39 (Underdog ADP 44.3); part of tight end tier where the source notes there's not much else to like at tight end when comparing Yahoo prices to Underdog ADP.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
The source recommends taking Colston Loveland in Round 4 if you didn't acquire Brock Bowers in Round 2, positioning him as a preferred tight end value in that range over available running backs.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Hartitz suggests taking a long, hard look at Colston Loveland in Round 4 if you didn't happen to come away with Brock Bowers in Round 2; positioned as a TE alternative to early-round WR targets.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Coleston Loveland thrived in his opening playoff game as a Bears tight end, and RotoWire's Mike Barner expects him to continue his strong play during Sunday's two-game FanDuel DFS slate in the divisional round.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
With Luther Burden likely out until Week 1, Loveland is one of the two frontrunners for the No. 1 pass-game option in Chicago alongside Rome Odunze. Year 2 of the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams partnership looks capable of bringing out fireworks, and the sooner the pecking order is pinpointed, the easier it will be to attack this potentially high-flying offense in fantasy drafts.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Loveland is at ADP 41.2 on Sleeper with a +1.1 delta to high-stakes; the source identifies him as a best buy tight end option when the middle class of the position is overpriced, making him a viable alternative to Bowers.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
The source identifies Colston Loveland as the man worthy of snagging in the early parts of Round 4 from late pick positions (1.09-1.12), suggesting he is the preferred TE target at that stage over other WR options.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Colston Loveland is the source's preferred elite TE target in Round 4 from early draft positions (1.01-1.04); the source explicitly states this is their preference over Tyler Warren as an alternative to Bowers or McBride.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Colston Loveland is identified as one of the best spots to grab in the fourth round (picks 40-42); he has the talent to finish as the top fantasy tight end even though he costs a lot less than Bowers or McBride.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
Big Three tight end option in round 4 (picks 46-48); the source identifies Loveland as the tight end you'd need to target in round 4 if you didn't acquire Bowers or McBride previously and are intent on acquiring one of the Big Three at the position.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Ian Hartitz mentions Colston Loveland as an attractive option in the Bucky Irving draft range (RB17 ADP, pick 36), preferring Loveland and other receivers over Irving given Irving's limited volume upside in Buccaneers offense.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Loveland is the only tight end among the five projected to lead his offense in targets (119) who is attached to an offense ranked favorably by Vegas preseason implied scoring. The Bears rank 10th in offensive strength, while the Cardinals (31st), Raiders (28th), Browns (30th), and Colts (16th) are bad to average. Loveland's long-term dynasty setup looks superior compared to the rest of the league's top TE options, though separation from Luther Burden and Rome Odunze is not guaranteed.PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Loveland racked up 48 targets during the Bears' final four games of 2025 -- 21 more than Caleb Williams' next-most targeted receiver. Among rookies, his per-route yards and target efficiency were better than anyone except Brock Bowers over the last decade. The bet on Loveland over McBride centers on far superior trust in the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson partnership producing a top-tier scoring offense. Loveland's cheaper Round 4 ADP is the icing on the cake.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Loveland's cheaper Round 4 ADP is the icing on the cake when compared to McBride's Round 3 price tag. RotoWire projections have Loveland at 119 projected targets, tied with Tyler Warren for fourth among tight ends. Loveland is the only one of the five tight ends projected to lead their offense in targets (McBride 140, Bowers 135, Warren 119, Fannin 116) who is attached to an offense that ranks 10th in Vegas preseason implied scoring, while the Cardinals (31st), Raiders (28th), Browns (30th) and Colts (16th) rank as bad to average offenses.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Racked up 48 targets during the Bears' final four games -- 21 more than Caleb Williams' next-most targeted receiver! Among rookies, Loveland's per-route yards and target efficiency were better than anyone not named Brock Bowers over the last decade. The bet on Loveland over McBride comes down to far superior trust in the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson partnership producing a top-tier scoring offense.NegativeValueJul 27, 2026
Colston Loveland at 47.0 Underdog ADP is presented as a pivot option from Mike Evans' hamstring injury risk, offering a way to get around the injury concern with a tight end alternative.