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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Jahmyr Gibbs

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jahmyr Gibbs (19.3 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

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Colston Loveland

Jahmyr Gibbs

Head to Head

8.5 PPG19.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 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 Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 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 5, Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jahmyr Gibbs 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. Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 184 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Jahmyr Gibbs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jahmyr Gibbs saw 94 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLovelandGibbs

PPG (Half-PPR)8.519.3

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136328

Rushing Yards-21,223

Rush Yds/Game-0.171.9

Rushing TDs013

Receptions5877

Receiving Yards713616

Targets8294

Total TDs618

Age2224

Experience-2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jahmyr Gibbs at 19.3 PPG, 10.8 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 Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 10.8 points per game.

When are Colston Loveland and Jahmyr Gibbs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 5, and Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.