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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs De'Von Achane

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 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.

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

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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 5
RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER
De'Von Achane
PPG
18.1
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,350
Rush TDs
8
Rec
67
Rec Yds
488
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colston Loveland
De'Von Achane

Head to Head

8.5 PPG18.1 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs De'Von Achane: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while De'Von Achane posted 18.1 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 5, De'Von Achane in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire De'Von Achane at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back 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. De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • De'Von Achane outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 163 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • De'Von Achane saw 85 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatLovelandAchane
PPG (Half-PPR)8.518.1
Games Played1616
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136290
Rushing Yards-21,350
Rush Yds/Game-0.184.4
Rushing TDs08
Receptions5867
Receiving Yards713488
Targets8285
Total TDs612
Age2224
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, De'Von Achane holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.1 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 De'Von Achane in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 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 De'Von Achane average in 2025?

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 9.6 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and De'Von Achane's bye weeks in 2026?

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 5, and De'Von Achane (MIA) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.