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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Colston Loveland
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about Colston Loveland.
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All The Ringer Fantasy Football Show insights about Colston Loveland
PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
Loveland ranked as the second-best tight end behind Trey McBride in the second half of last season and is being drafted as a top-40 player, validating his late-season emergence and suggesting sustained production.NegativeProjectionJul 13, 2026
Ranked 50th among tight ends in the first half of the season (17 total points in 8 games) due to a shoulder injury that caused him to miss OTAs, minicamp, and combine workouts. The source argues that 55% of Loveland's fantasy points came against the three worst defenses (Bengals, 49ers, Lions), suggesting his late-season surge may not be repeatable. However, was used more vertically downfield as a true number-one receiver in the second half of the season, running legitimate receiver routes rather than dump-off/run-after-catch plays, and was the second-best tight end from week nine onward. Could be Caleb Williams' favorite target under Ben Johnson's offense, suggesting ceiling upside with bigger games (e.g., 130-yard performances). Uncertainty exists around how the Bears' offense will look with Roma Dunze, Luther Burden, and Loveland all healthy, and Caleb Williams' volatility adds risk.PositiveUsageJun 8, 2026
Loveland's usage increased significantly in the second half of the season, suggesting he could be a key target moving forward.PositiveBreakoutJun 8, 2026
Colston Loveland had a strong finish to his rookie season, ranking as a top tight end in fantasy during the last part of the year, indicating potential for a breakout.