The Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Colston Loveland.
Is Loveland Playing in Week 16?
Loveland is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Loveland in Week 16?
The presence of Kmet (and three capable receivers, not to mention versatility in the backfield) leaves Colston Loveland outside of my top 10 at the position this week, but he’s in that conversation and given the trajectory, I could see going in this direction as an upside play over the Dalton Schultz’s of the world that whose value is in stability.
Loveland has earned at least five targets in four straight games and we saw him score on these Packers just two weeks ago. In that loss, Kmet had a pair of catches that gained 15+ yards, plays that easily could go the rookie’s way this time around (17+ yard reception in six of his past eight games).
If you were starting Travis Kelce or rode the Jake Ferguson express early in the season, I could very much see (and have it ranked this way) you pivoting off of them in favor of Chicago’s impressive first year playmaker.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Loveland’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Loveland is projected to score 9.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Loveland to have 4 receptions for 38 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Packers at Bears
The forecast for kickoff is 32 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
