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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Garrett Wilson over Colston Loveland in 2026.

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 to Colston Loveland's 8.5, a 3.1 point per game edge. Wilson posted that edge in only 7 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Garrett Wilson is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Colston Loveland is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Garrett Wilson (11.6 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Garrett Wilson

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8.5 PPG11.6 PPG

16 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

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

Colston Loveland vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG across 7 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.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, Garrett Wilson in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Garrett Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Colston Loveland is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Garrett Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Colston Loveland scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Colston Loveland saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 4 years younger than Garrett Wilson (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	11.6
Games Played	16	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	81
Receptions	58	36
Rec/Game	3.6	5.1
Receiving Yards	713	395
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	56.4
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	82	59
Target Share/Game	5.1	8.4
Age	22	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Garrett Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Colston Loveland and Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.