Colston Loveland vs Tucker Kraft
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 1.7 projected points (12.1 vs 10.4).
Colston Loveland faces PHI, the 19th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Tucker Kraft faces ATL, the 21st-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: 28.3 points of value over replacement separate them (30.5 vs 2.3).
The draft market agrees: Colston Loveland goes first at ADP 54.0 vs 105.7 for Tucker Kraft.
| Colston LovelandCHI | Tucker KraftGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | PHI | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 12.1 | 10.4 | Loveland +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #19 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 209.0 | 180.7 | Loveland +28.3 pts |
| Points per game | 12.3 | 10.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 30.5 | 2.3 | Loveland +28.3 |
| Overall rank | #46 | #67 | Loveland by 21 |
| Position rank | TE3 | TE5 | |
| Market ADP | 54.0 | 105.7 | Kraft +51.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start Colston Loveland or Tucker Kraft in Week 3?
Start Colston Loveland this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (12.1 vs 10.4).
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Tucker Kraft in 2026 fantasy football?
Colston Loveland. He projects 209.0 fantasy points with 30.5 value over replacement, vs 180.7 points and 2.3 for Tucker Kraft (TE, PPR).