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Colston Loveland vs Josh Jacobs

2026 draft comparison · half-PPR

Updated Aug 9, 2026

ADP 42.1
Colston Loveland
TE · CHI · TE3
ADP 25.2
Questionable
Josh Jacobs
RB · GB · RB14
VS
The crowd's leanRecent vs all time
61.8% would rather draft Jacobs over Loveland

Last 7 days: Loveland 41.2%Jacobs 58.8%

38.2%Loveland
61.8%Jacobs

Should you draft Colston Loveland or Josh Jacobs?

Last season — 2025, per game

LovelandTE12 finish
2025
JacobsRB12 finish
8.5Fantasy pts14.6
16Games15
0.1Carries15.6
0Rush yds62
-2.0Yds/carry4.0
5.1Targets2.9
3.6Rec2.4
45Rec yds19
0.4TD0.9
Full game log & past seasons
Colston Loveland
2025 game log
WKOPPFPTSRANKTGTRECYDTD
1
MIN
2.2
TE40
2
2
12
0
2
DET
0.0
TE64
1
0
0
0
3
DAL
3.6
TE32
3
1
31
0
4
5
6
WAS
2.1
TE42
3
2
11
0
7
NO
3.9
TE28
4
3
24
0
8
BAL
5.3
TE20
5
3
38
0
9
CIN
26.8
TE2
7
6
118
2
10
NYG
7.5
TE15
4
4
55
0
11
MIN
5.5
TE17
4
3
40
0
12
PIT
12.9
TE2
5
4
49
1
13
PHI
4.3
TE28
6
3
28
0
14
GB
10.9
TE9
5
4
29
1
15
CLE
8.1
TE16
5
4
63
0
16
GB
4.5
TE23
5
3
30
0
17
SF
18.4
TE2
10
6
94
1
18
DET
20.1
TE1
13
10
91
1
Josh Jacobs
2025 game log
WKOPPFPTSRANKATTYDTDTGTRECRYDRTD
1
DET
13.5
RB14
19
66
1
1
1
4
0
2
WAS
14.4
RB17
23
84
1
0
0
0
0
3
CLE
9.9
RB23
16
30
0
9
5
44
0
4
DAL
29.7
RB2
22
86
2
4
4
71
0
5
6
CIN
29.5
RB4
18
93
2
5
5
57
0
7
ARI
18.3
RB7
13
55
2
1
1
3
0
8
PIT
12.0
RB19
13
33
1
3
3
12
0
9
CAR
18.0
RB4
17
87
1
5
4
13
0
10
PHI
17.2
RB9
21
74
1
6
5
33
0
11
NYG
4.0
RB45
7
40
0
1
0
0
0
12
13
DET
9.6
RB31
17
83
0
1
1
8
0
14
CHI
16.2
RB11
20
86
1
2
2
6
0
15
DEN
22.2
RB6
12
73
1
3
2
19
1
16
CHI
3.8
RB54
12
36
0
2
2
12
0
17
BAL
0.8
RB67
4
3
0
1
1
0
0
Earlier seasons (2024)
2024 game log
WKOPPFPTSRANKATTYDTDTGTRECRYDRTD
1
PHI
11.4
RB26
16
84
0
3
2
20
0
2
IND
13.1
RB22
32
151
0
0
0
0
0
3
TEN
5.3
RB44
14
43
0
1
1
5
0
4
MIN
9.8
RB25
9
51
0
6
4
27
0
5
LAR
15.9
RB8
19
73
1
1
1
21
0
6
ARI
10.5
RB23
18
62
0
3
3
28
0
7
HOU
17.7
RB14
12
76
0
5
5
16
1
8
JAX
25.0
RB2
25
127
2
2
1
-2
0
9
DET
11.8
RB21
13
95
0
3
2
13
0
10
11
CHI
21.4
RB5
18
76
1
5
4
58
0
12
SF
28.6
RB2
26
106
3
1
0
0
0
13
MIA
19.7
RB6
19
43
1
4
4
74
0
14
DET
24.6
RB3
18
66
3
0
0
0
0
15
SEA
19.6
RB6
26
94
1
4
4
42
0
16
NO
18.7
RB14
13
69
1
4
4
38
0
17
MIN
10.9
RB15
17
69
1
0
0
0
0
18
CHI
11.1
RB19
6
44
1
1
1
2
0

Latest takes

Colston Loveland
  • In Weeks 16-20, he exploded as the Bears’ WR1 with a 25.6% target share, 81.6 receiving yards per game, 2.49 yards per route run, a 34% first-read share, 0.116 first downs per route run, and 17.2 PPR points per game (per Fantasy Points Data). If Loveland had produced like that over the course of the entire season, he would have given Trey McBride a run for his money as the TE1 in fantasy. Last year, those numbers, among all tight ends with at least 20 targets, would have ranked first, first, fourth, first, fourth, and second.

  • Colston Loveland (CHI) — TE3, Overall RK41, Bye: 10 The 10th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Colston Loveland put together an impressive rookie season that got better and better as it wore on.

  • Mike ended the round taking his fourth different position of this draft and going with Bears TE Colston Loveland .

    Kurt Mullen· Jul 29
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  • Sleeper lists Trey McBride at $34, Brock Bowers for $27, and Colston Loveland at a shamefully low $18.

    Evan Hoovler· Jul 24
  • Round 3: Colston Loveland (TE – CHI) Colston Loveland is currently going closer to the fourth round in ADP, but the case here is that he’ll settle into a firm third-round price by the time draft season peaks, similar to how the market was slow to catch up on Trey McBride ‘s ascension a year ago.

  • Loveland is the type of talent who can win downfield, which is exactly what you want from your fantasy tight end. As Caleb Williams heads into Year 2 of the Ben Johnson era, expect more familiarity with the scheme, which can help Loveland eclipse 1,000 yards.

  • Colston Loveland turned it on down the stretch last year, showcasing impressive production from Week 7 through Chicago's Divisional Round loss with 67% route participation, 6.9 targets per game, 65 receptions, 852 receiving yards, and 6 receiving touchdowns across 14 games. If his 72.4% route participation rate from the playoffs sticks or takes a step forward, Loveland can be less efficient while still posting monster numbers, putting the overall TE1 in his range of outcomes.

  • Loveland clearly won the favor of Ben Johnson as he had at least 15% of the team's targets in each of the final nine games, ending with 713 total receiving yards. It was a strong showing for the rookie TE, who could very likely lead the team in targets in 2026.

  • Colston Loveland was also in a rotational role for the first 7 weeks, but got his first chance at a full-time role due to Cole Kmet's injury in Week 8. He had a breakout game one week later vs. the Bengals and gradually increased his playing time over the remainder of the season, finally emerging as a true every-down player at the end of the year.

  • Even in a split season of work as a rookie, Loveland showcased his weekly upside. He logged four weeks as a top-three scorer at the position. The only player to match that was Trey McBride, who led the position with eight of those weeks.

    Rich Hribar· Jul 8
  • It took a bit for Loveland to get going as a rookie as he worked his way into the lineup and recovered from an offseason shoulder injury, but the wait was worth it. Over the final five games of the season, Loveland was on the field for 80.9% of the team's dropbacks, receiving a target on 30.5% of his routes with 2.34 yards per route run.

    Rich Hribar· Jul 8
  • Even though he managed just 53 receptions and 713 yards as a rookie, Loveland was fourth at his position in air yards and third in deep targets. If that kind of usage on the field keeps up, Loveland is going to be looking at a ton of deep catches and touchdowns.

    Ryan Kirksey· Jul 7
  • Colston Loveland started his rookie year slowly but was TE2 in fantasy scoring from Week 9 through the end of the regular season. Over his last four games, the hyper-athletic Loveland averaged 12.0 targets, 7.0 catches, and 94.5 yards, with two touchdowns.

  • Colston Loveland is the heavy favorite to be the third tight end to finish above 200 fantasy points (half-PPR). With the league shifting towards TE-heavy offensive sets, we could see snaps across the position skyrocket.

  • People talk about him as if he is going in that blob of TE's that make up the second tier. He's not priced that way, so be sure you have another plan at tight end to fall back on if you are expecting Loveland to go for a discount.

    Evan Hoovler· Jun 25
Josh Jacobs
  • Josh Jacobs (RB – GB) Going as the RB14, 21st overall, Jacobs is projected for 289 carries, 1,161 rushing yards, and 12 rushing touchdowns, plus another 36 catches and roughly one receiving touchdown. Health was the story that took some shine off last season, as a knee bruise and thigh injury limited him over the second half.

  • Josh Jacobs was involved in an offseason domestic incident that is reportedly still under investigation, though no charges have been filed.

  • Round 6: Josh Jacobs (RB – GB) I’m a bit skeptical of Josh Jacobs because of his off-the-field issues, but if he’s on the field, he’ll get plenty of carries and catch around 40 passes.

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  • 1 | Diff: +5 Josh Jacobs has been the RB8 and RB9 in fantasy points per game during his two seasons in Green Bay.

  • 31 10 21 James Cook 13 5 8 Josh Jacobs 7 15 -8 Saquon Barkley 2 13 -11 Bucky Irving 10 33 -23 In past years, so many top RBs have gotten hurt that the Zero (or hero) RB draft strategies have become popular.

  • Running Back For the RB1 cutoff, one analyst goes as deep as Josh Jacobs around RB15, while the other draws the line one tier earlier at Derrick Henry.

  • Josh Jacobs (RB – GB) Josh Jacobs finds himself in a similar situation to Saquon Barkley, but for very different reasons. Unlike Barkley, who has a new offensive coordinator and is on a team primed to bounce back from top to bottom, Jacobs finds himself in a very similar situation to last season.

    Ellis Johnson· Jul 17
  • The swift decline in Josh Jacobs' market value has everything to do with the legal cloud hanging over him. He was arrested in late May on domestic violence allegations. While he was later released, prosecutors say the investigation is still ongoing.

  • With starting running back Josh Jacobs entering his age-28 stride, and also being the alleged perpetrator of domestic violence, Lloyd may finally get a shot to play meaningful snaps for the Packers.

  • Josh Jacobs might be the biggest value in early fantasy football drafts. Despite finishing as a productive fantasy back last season, Jacobs is currently being drafted outside the top 12 running backs in many formats. The case is simple: Green Bay trusts Jacobs near the goal line, he remains heavily involved as an early-down runner, and his receiving floor is underrated.

  • Josh Jacobs at 299 [college touches] is one of only two other backs who had fewer than 400 college touches and were first-round picks.

    Rich Hribar· Apr 24
  • Josh Jacobs' legal situation makes things a bit cloudy for the upcoming season, but it's never a bad thing to stockpile running backs.

    Kurt Blakeway· Jul 10
  • Jacobs will be subject to the league's personal conduct policy and will likely face a suspension ahead of the 2026 season, pending the league's internal investigation.

  • Jacobs' attorneys announced that their client "vehemently denies" the allegations against him: "Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public."

  • Jacobs turned himself in to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Wisconsin after the incident occurred on Saturday, May 23.