FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Isaiah Likely

PodcastECR vs. ADP: Draft Picks Experts Love to Target with Justin Boone (Ep. 2149)August 24, 2026

From the episode

Isaiah Likely ran six routes on seven dropbacks. That's 86% route participation. That is elite for a fantasy tight end. And more importantly, Isaiah Likely had two targets, both of which came on third down.

Mentioned at 54:59 – 57:12

STACKED’s take

Positive signalUsage

Erickson likes Likely's high route participation and potential as a top-five tight end.

Erickson is bullish on Isaiah Likely, highlighting his 86% route participation in the preseason and his role as a primary third-down target. Erickson believes Likely has top-five tight end upside and will serve as a key check-down option for the Giants.