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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Chase Brown vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Chase Brown over Colston Loveland in 2026.

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 to Colston Loveland's 8.5, a 6.1 point per game edge. Brown's 69-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Chase Brown is Tier 3 among running backs, Colston Loveland is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chase Brown (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBCincinnati Bengals#9PPG LEADER

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chase Brown

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

14.6 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chase Brown: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Chase Brown vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chase Brown (RB, Cincinnati Bengals) against Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Colston Loveland posted 8.5 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Chase Brown has his bye in Week 6, Colston Loveland in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Chase Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Colston Loveland is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chase Brown (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chase Brown outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chase Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Chase Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chase Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chase Brown caught 69 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Colston Loveland is 4 years younger than Chase Brown (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chase Brown vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chase Brown	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	8.5
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	248	136
Rushing Yards	1,019	-2
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	-0.1
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	69	58
Receiving Yards	437	713
Targets	88	82
Total TDs	11	6
Age	26	22
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

14.6 PPG for Chase Brown versus 8.5 for Colston Loveland in 2025. The baseline favors Chase Brown, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chase Brown or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chase Brown has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Colston Loveland's 8.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chase Brown and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Chase Brown and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chase Brown (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.