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Colston Loveland vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Tucker Kraft over Colston Loveland in 2026.

Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025 to Colston Loveland's 8.5, a 4.1 point per game edge. Kraft posted that edge in only 8 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Tucker Kraft is Tier 1 at the position, Colston Loveland is Tier 2.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 492 yards gives a reliable baseline. Colston Loveland at 8.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tucker Kraft higher, but do not fade Colston Loveland entirely.

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
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10
TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER
Tucker Kraft
PPG
12.6
Games
8
Rec
32
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
6
Targets
44
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

8.5 PPG12.6 PPG
16 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft for your lineup, you are not alone. Colston Loveland finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 for the Green Bay Packers (8 games).

That 4.1-point weekly advantage for Tucker Kraft is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

Colston Loveland has his bye in Week 10, and Tucker Kraft rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tucker Kraft 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: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tucker Kraft outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColston LovelandTucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)8.512.6
Games Played168
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136101
Receptions5832
Rec/Game3.64.0
Receiving Yards713489
Rec Yds/Game44.661.1
Receiving TDs66
Targets8244
Target Share/Game5.15.5
Age2225
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tucker Kraft at 12.6 PPG, 4.1 points per game above Colston Loveland's 8.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colston Loveland or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Tucker Kraft outscored Colston Loveland by 4.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.