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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

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

DraftCall Analytics

Start Michael Wilson over Colston Loveland in 2026.

Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Colston Loveland's 8.5, a 2.2 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Michael 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, Michael Wilson (10.7 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

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

8.5 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 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 Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Michael Wilson posted 10.7 PPG across 17 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, Michael Wilson in Week 14. 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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 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 Michael Wilson (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	182
Receptions	58	78
Rec/Game	3.6	4.6
Receiving Yards	713	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	59.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	82	126
Target Share/Game	5.1	7.4
Age	22	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Michael Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 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 Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 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 Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

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

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.