Colston Loveland vs Greg Dulcich
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Colston Loveland by 0.4 projected points (7.3 vs 6.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Colston Loveland faces GB, the 7th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Greg Dulcich faces CIN, the 11th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Colston Loveland by 3.3 points of value over replacement (-74.9 vs -78.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Colston Loveland goes first at ADP 54.0 vs 166.8 for Greg Dulcich.
| Colston LovelandCHI | Greg DulcichMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | GB | CIN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.3 | 6.9 | Loveland +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 30) | #7 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 117.1 | 113.8 | Loveland +3.3 pts |
| Points per game | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -74.9 | -78.1 | Loveland +3.3 |
| Overall rank | #161 | #164 | Loveland by 3 |
| Position rank | TE27 | TE29 | |
| Market ADP | 54.0 | 166.8 | Dulcich +112.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Should I start Colston Loveland or Greg Dulcich in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Colston Loveland by 0.4 projected points (7.3 vs 6.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Greg Dulcich in 2026 fantasy football?
Colston Loveland. He projects 117.1 fantasy points with -74.9 value over replacement, vs 113.8 points and -78.1 for Greg Dulcich (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.