Who Should I Start? Trey McBride or Colston Loveland


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
14.9 0.0 0.0 6.1 61.1 0.4

Trey McBride News

Trey McBride Has High Hopes for Cardinals Offense

Saturday, August 1, 5:55 PM

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had high praise for the playmakers on the Cardinals' offense and said this is the year they break out. "We have so many playmakers on this offense with Marvin (Harrison Jr.), with (Michael Wilson), with me, with Jeremiyah (Love), with all these guys." "We're about to break out. This is the year it happens. Our talent is very underrated. Our offensive skill is one of the best in the NFL." McBride is entering Year 4 with Arizona and his first season under new head coach Mike LaFleur. The bad news is that LaFleur's offenses haven't favored tight ends in the past, with only one tight end totaling over 500 yards receiving in LaFleur's five years as an offensive coordinator. McBride is coming off a remarkable season, totaling over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns on an NFL-record 126 receptions. McBride will need to overcome LaFleur's history with tight ends, as he should go off the board as a top two tight end in fantasy this season.


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
13.1 0.0 0.0 4.8 57.1 0.4

Colston Loveland News

Colston Loveland Eyeing Second-Year Breakout

Friday, August 7, 9:50 AM

After a stellar finish to the 2025 season, Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is aiming for a massive second season in 2026. Loveland hauled in 58 of 82 passes for 713 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie, but he really hit his stride after Week 9. He had 53 receptions on 82 targets for 672 yards and four touchdowns in the 11 games after he took over as Chicago's starting tight end. Not only is he further cemented in Ben Johnson's offense, but he could also develop a better connection with Caleb Williams. With wide receiver D.J. Moore gone, that should open up more work for Loveland. A 25% target share could be in the making, as Johnson loves featuring tight ends in the passing game, as he did with Sam LaPorta in 2023 and 2024. While Loveland's price is high, going as the TE3 in RotoBaller's rankings, he could contend for the number one tight end in fantasy if Williams improves on last year.


Trey McBride vs. Colston Loveland

Still trying to decide between McBride and Loveland? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Trey McBride is projected to score 14.9 points this week while Colston Loveland is projected to score 13.1 points.