What happened: Field Yates highlighted Colston Loveland's target counts of 10, 13, 10 and 15 over the Chicago Bears' final four games last season. Yates said the sustained usage points toward an emerging star.
Why it matters: The run gives Chicago a high-volume baseline as Loveland enters the 2026 preseason. Maintaining it would make him a central part of the Bears' passing game.
By the numbers: Loveland totaled 48 targets over the four-game stretch, averaging 12.0 per game with a range of 10 to 15.
What to watch: Chicago's next preseason game is Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Loveland's snap share and targets will indicate whether that late-season usage carries over.