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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Jaylen WaddleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Jaylen Waddle over Colston Loveland in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG in 2025 to Colston Loveland's 8.5, a 1.6 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Jaylen Waddle 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, Jaylen Waddle (10.1 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRMiami Dolphins#29PPG LEADER

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Jaylen Waddle

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8.5 PPG10.1 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Jaylen Waddle: Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 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 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs Jaylen Waddle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Jaylen Waddle (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jaylen Waddle posted 10.1 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.

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

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 5 years younger than Jaylen Waddle (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Jaylen Waddle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Jaylen Waddle
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.1
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	162
Receptions	58	64
Rec/Game	3.6	4.0
Receiving Yards	713	910
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	56.9
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	82	100
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.3
Age	22	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

10.1 PPG for Jaylen Waddle versus 8.5 for Colston Loveland in 2025. The baseline favors Jaylen Waddle, 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 Colston Loveland or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 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 Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Jaylen Waddle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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