Colston Loveland vs George Kittle
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Colston Loveland this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (12.1 vs 11.1).
Colston Loveland faces PHI, the 19th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. George Kittle faces ARI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Colston Loveland, and it isn't close: 31.8 points of value over replacement separate them (31.8 vs 0.0).
The draft market agrees: Colston Loveland goes first at ADP 54.0 vs 88.6 for George Kittle.
| Colston LovelandCHI | George KittleSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | PHI | ARI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 12.1 | 11.1 | Loveland +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #19 | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 209.0 | 177.2 | Loveland +31.8 pts |
| Points per game | 12.3 | 10.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 31.8 | 0.0 | Loveland +31.8 |
| Overall rank | #45 | #70 | Loveland by 25 |
| Position rank | TE3 | TE6 | |
| Market ADP | 54.0 | 88.6 | Kittle +34.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 |
Should I start Colston Loveland or George Kittle in Week 3?
Start Colston Loveland this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (12.1 vs 11.1).
Should I draft Colston Loveland or George Kittle in 2026 fantasy football?
Colston Loveland. He projects 209.0 fantasy points with 31.8 value over replacement, vs 177.2 points and 0.0 for George Kittle (TE, PPR).