Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland is coming off a huge performance, posting 118 yards and two touchdowns in the 47-42 win over Cincinnati. The breakout game finally arrived for the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, beating his previous career high in yards by 80 yards. However, that surge came with veteran Cole Kmet leaving early due to a concussion. Kmet is off the injury report and set to return for Week 10 against the Giants. On the season, Kmet has played 70% of the snaps compared to Loveland's 56%, and his presence has consistently capped Loveland's routes and target share. With Kmet back in the mix and 25+ mph winds expected to limit the passing game, Loveland is a strong candidate for regression this week.
Nov 8, 2025 11:35 AM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland broke out in a big way in Week 9, catching six of seven targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals. The highlight came on a 58-yard game-winning touchdown, capping off a monster performance that pushed Chicago to a 5-3 record. With Cole Kmet exiting early due to a concussion, Loveland stepped in as the primary tight end, logging 79% of the offensive snaps. Now, with Kmet still in concussion protocol entering Week 10, Loveland could once again handle a full workload against the New York Giants, who have allowed the ninth-most passing yards in the NFL this season. If Kmet remains sidelined, Loveland is a must-start fantasy option across all formats, offering TE1 upside in Week 10.
Nov 5, 2025 10:29 AM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland finally had the breakout game fantasy managers have been waiting for in Week 9, recording six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets in his team's 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 21-year-old has now hauled in 17 receptions for 234 yards and two scores on 25 targets across his first seven NFL games. Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) was forced to leave the game early due to a concussion, which certainly helped Loveland play a career-high 65 offensive snaps. Still, Loveland's usage and target share are trending in the right direction for his fantasy production as Chicago hits the second half of its season. The Bears have a favorable matchup in Week 10 against the New York Giants, so Loveland could profile as a top-12 fantasy tight end if Kmet is unable to play. Either way, Loveland is a player to target on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues where he remains available.
Nov 3, 2025 10:36 AM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland put together a breakout performance against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The rookie tight end has been quiet throughout most of the season, but was excellent in Week 9. He snagged his first career touchdown with a five-yard grab in the third quarter. Loveland topped that with a 58-yard game-winning score with 17 seconds remaining on the clock. He finished his day by hauling in six of his seven targets for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the win. It's worth noting that Cole Kmet (concussion) exited this game early. His status will play into Loveland's fantasy value for the Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants.
Nov 2, 2025 6:53 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland will remain a solid fantasy TE2 despite the return of Cole Kmet (back). This week, the Bears face off against the Cincinnati Bengals, offering Loveland a chance to break out. Cincinnati has allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025, as well as 10 touchdowns, and the gap between the Bengals and the No. 2 team is not particularly close. Loveland and Kmet can both carve out sizable roles against the Bengals, as we've seen from other teams this season. Just two weeks ago, Pittsburgh had three different tight ends score a touchdown against Cincinnati. That's why we're not particularly concerned about Loveland in Kmet's first game back, even though the rookie's workload will likely decline in future weeks. For now, though, Kmet and Loveland are mid-range TE2 options with TE1 upside.
Nov 1, 2025 10:23 AM EST
With Cole Kmet (back) missing the team's Week 8 loss to the Ravens, Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland saw season highs in snap count, targets, and yards. Following the game, head coach Ben Johnson spoke glowingly about his first-round draft pick, stressing that he wished they'd gotten him the ball more. While Kmet will still have a role following his return from injury, there's a sense that Loveland is ready to take the second-half leap that has turned many a rookie into fantasy league winners. While managers will need to see more than the 38 yards that Loveland put up on Sunday before making him an every-week starter, he's worth a stash by anyone who has been streaming the position to this point.
Oct 28, 2025 2:58 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland is in line for a major opportunity in Week 8. Through five games, Loveland has managed just eight receptions for 78 yards, leaving fantasy managers underwhelmed. However, with starter Cole Kmet (back) ruled out, the rookie is expected to take on a full-time role for the first time this season. Kmet has consistently played over 80% of the snaps, while Loveland has hovered around 47%, but that should spike this week. The Bears face the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025. This matchup gives Loveland a real chance to make an impact, as he profiles as a low-end TE1 in his first game as Chicago's lead tight end.
Oct 25, 2025 12:11 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland could be on the verge of a breakout performance in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints. It's been a quiet start to his rookie campaign, with five catches for 54 yards through five games. The tenth overall pick has opened the season behind veteran Cole Kmet, but Week 6 hinted at a gap closing between the two. Kmet played 52% of the snaps, while Loveland saw 43%, even as the Bears used two-tight end sets at their lowest rate of the year. Head coach Ben Johnson later said the formation usage was game-plan specific, but Loveland's increased role is a promising sign. The rookie now faces a Saints defense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to tight ends this season. While Loveland isn't startable yet, Week 7 could mark the beginning of his breakout as he continues to close the gap for TE1 duties in Chicago.
Oct 18, 2025 12:19 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland (hip) is officially active for Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders to wrap up Week 6 action. Loveland will be returning for the first time since Week 3 due to a hip injury. The 21-year-old sat out of the Week 4 contest and is now ready after having extra time to heal during the team's Week 5 bye. With Loveland back in the fold, quarterback Caleb Williams will have his full complement of targets in the passing game against a suspect Washington secondary. There's a lot to like about Colston's long-term fantasy outlook, but early in his rookie season, he has struggled to produce and will likely take a back seat to Cole Kmet yet again in his return on Monday. In his first three NFL games, Loveland has caught half of his six targets for 43 yards and no touchdowns.
Oct 13, 2025 7:41 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) is questionable to play in Week 6 against the Washington Commanders on Monday night, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Loveland injured his hip early in the team's Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys and was sidelined in Week 4, Chicago's last game before its Week 5 bye. The 21-year-old has recorded three catches for 43 yards on six targets in the limited time where he's been available this season. If Loveland were to remain out in Week 6, Bears tight end Cole Kmet would be in line for significant playing time and could be a low-end streaming option for fantasy managers. With Loveland sidelined in Week 4, Kmet recorded three catches for 46 yards on nine targets. If Loveland plays, neither Bears tight end projects for enough playing time or target volume to provide fantasy-relevant production.
Oct 11, 2025 2:59 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (hip) was a limited participant during Friday's practice session. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for Loveland after he missed Week 4 due to a hip issue. The rookie tight end had all last week to rest because of the bye, but is still battling a lingering hip problem. He'll get another chance to practice on Saturday ahead of the Monday night matchup against the Washington Commanders. When healthy, Loveland hasn't done much on the field this season. He has three receptions for 43 yards heading into this Week 6 matchup. Loveland isn't someone that needs to be started in fantasy leagues at the moment.
Oct 10, 2025 7:02 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (hip) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie had been listed as questionable. He missed two practices before being able to log a limited session Friday, but it evidently wasn't quite enough for him to play this week. Loveland has operated in a depth role this season, catching just three of his six targets through three games. On the other hand, Cole Kmet has played at least 90 percent of the snaps in all three contests so far, so he remains an interesting fantasy option whose value will only increase with Loveland sidelined. Kmet should be viewed as a mid-range TE2 for the duration of Loveland's absence.
Sep 28, 2025 3:21 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) is not expected to play in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a hip injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Loveland is off to a slow start to his NFL career, recording just three catches for 43 yards on six targets through three games. In his absence, veteran Bears tight end Cole Kmet could see more playing time in Week 4. Kmet has four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on seven targets so far in 2025. He still profiles outside the fantasy top-12 at tight end, but Kmet could be a decent streaming option in Week 4.
Sep 27, 2025 2:46 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) is questionable for Week 4 against the Raiders. After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he returned in a limited fashion on Friday, giving him a chance to suit up. Even if active, Loveland's fantasy outlook remains minimal. He played 55% of the snaps in Weeks 1 and 2, well behind starter Cole Kmet's 91% snap share. The matchup also doesn't help, as Las Vegas has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. With the Bears heading into their bye in Week 5, the team could lean cautious with Loveland's usage. He should remain on fantasy benches.
Sep 27, 2025 12:14 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) is officially listed as questionable to play in his team's Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. A hip injury that he suffered in Week 3 kept Loveland from practicing on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, but he was able to log a limited practice on Friday. Loveland has recorded just three catches for 43 yards on six targets through the first three games of his NFL career, so he should be avoided by fantasy managers in Week 4 even if he's able to suit up. If Loveland is sidelined, veteran Bears tight end Cole Kmet could be a decent streaming option at the position in deep leagues. As long as both Chicago tight ends are sharing the field, neither one can be trusted to provide starting-level fantasy production.
Sep 26, 2025 3:37 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland (hip) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday, putting his availability in serious doubt for a Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Loveland injured his hip in the second quarter of the Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys and did not return. It was believed that the 21-year-old avoided a serious injury, but if he's unable to return to practice on Friday, he'll probably be ruled out this weekend. Although Cole Kmet only caught one pass last Sunday, he made it count for his first touchdown of the year in the second half after Loveland departed the game. Before leaving against Dallas, Loveland caught one pass for a big 31-yard pickup, but he has only three catches for 43 yards on six targets in his first three NFL games. If he's out against Vegas, Kmet will be on the QB2 streaming radar.
Sep 25, 2025 3:31 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury. The former 10th overall pick sustained this injury during their victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status, as it appears the Michigan product could be in danger of missing their upcoming game against the Raiders if he cannot return to practice. Through his first three games in the NFL, Loveland has been deployed in a limited role, seeing only six targets. He has caught just three of them for 43 yards. Veteran Cole Kmet has been deployed as the clear TE1 in Chicago through the opening month and would take on an even larger role if Loveland were to sit out this weekend.
Sep 24, 2025 4:21 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland's hip injury is not believed to be serious, and he's expected to have a chance to play in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders, a source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN. Loveland had his best game of the year in the 31-14 blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday before injuring his hip, catching one of his three targets for a 31-yard gain. In the first two games of his rookie campaign, the 21-year-old had only two grabs on three targets for 12 yards. He has plenty of downfield playmaking ability, but so far, Chicago hasn't gotten him involved. Loveland will have a shot to play in Week 4 if he's able to practice, but he'll strictly be a TE2 with upside for fantasy managers if he's able to play. If Loveland cannot play against Vegas, Cole Kmet would be a TE streaming option. Kmet scored his first touchdown of the year on his only catch on Sunday.
Sep 22, 2025 1:52 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (hip) exited during the first half of Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Dallas Cowboys. He was taken to the locker room for further evaluation and is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had caught one of three targets for 31 yards through the air. With the rookie sidelined, Cole Kmet will step up as the primary tight end in Chicago's offense.
Sep 21, 2025 5:36 PM EST
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland has yet to establish a significant role in the offense. Through two games, Loveland has played 50% of the snaps, while veteran Cole Kmet dominates with 90% of the snaps. The 2025 tenth-overall pick faces a favorable matchup in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, who have allowed the most points and yards of any defense in the NFL so far in 2025. While a breakout performance is possible, Loveland's limited role keeps him on the bench in most fantasy formats this week.
Sep 20, 2025 1:17 PM EST
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