Trey McBride vs Colston Loveland
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Trey McBride this week, and it isn't close: 3.8 projected points separate them (15.9 vs 12.1).
Trey McBride faces SF, the 24th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Colston Loveland faces PHI, the 19th-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 Trey McBride, and it isn't close: 76.4 points of value over replacement separate them (107.0 vs 30.5).
The draft market agrees: Trey McBride goes first at ADP 32.2 vs 54.0 for Colston Loveland.
| Trey McBrideARI | Colston LovelandCHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | SF | PHI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 15.9 | 12.1 | McBride +3.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #24 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 285.4 | 209.0 | McBride +76.4 pts |
| Points per game | 16.8 | 12.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 107.0 | 30.5 | McBride +76.4 |
| Overall rank | #12 | #46 | McBride by 34 |
| Position rank | TE1 | TE3 | |
| Market ADP | 32.2 | 54.0 | Loveland +21.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 10 |
Should I start Trey McBride or Colston Loveland in Week 3?
Start Trey McBride this week, and it isn't close: 3.8 projected points separate them (15.9 vs 12.1).
Should I draft Trey McBride or Colston Loveland in 2026 fantasy football?
Trey McBride. He projects 285.4 fantasy points with 107.0 value over replacement, vs 209.0 points and 30.5 for Colston Loveland (TE, PPR).