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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs George Kittle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 625 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 George Kittle 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

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

George Kittle

Head to Head

8.5 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colston Loveland is producing at 39% of elite pace and George Kittle at 55%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colston Loveland vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Colston Loveland and George Kittle for your lineup, you are not alone. Colston Loveland finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and George Kittle averaged 12.1 for the San Francisco 49ers (11 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for George Kittle 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colston Loveland had 58 catches for 713 yards; George Kittle posted 57 for 628. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colston Loveland sits Week 5 while George Kittle is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Kittle 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. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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 10 years younger than George Kittle (22 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLovelandKittle

PPG (Half-PPR)8.512.1

Games Played1611

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136133

Receptions5857

Rec/Game3.65.2

Receiving Yards713628

Rec Yds/Game44.657.1

Receiving TDs67

Targets8269

Target Share/Game5.16.3

Age2232

Experience-8 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Kittle at 12.1 PPG, 3.6 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 George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 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 George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 5, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colston Loveland or George Kittle a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Colston Loveland by 3.6 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.