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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Isaiah Likely
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Isaiah Likely.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Isaiah Likely
PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Dave Richard predicts Isaiah Likely will finish as a top-six PPR tight end, citing his history of high-target efficiency and the expectation that he will routinely see six targets per game from Jackson Dart in New York.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Isaiah Likely is preferred over Jonah Coleman as a roster stash; he remains a valuable asset who could be traded if he performs well or if Trey McBride struggles.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Isaiah Likely is viewed as a valuable tight end target who will likely operate as a short-area receiver and red-zone factor for the Giants, especially with Malik Nabers drawing defensive attention.PositiveBreakoutAug 28, 2026
The source views Isaiah Likely as a potential breakout player who could be traded if he outperforms expectations. The source suggests drafting him as a high-upside backup tight end, even if a starter like George Kittle is already on the roster.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Dave views Likely as a high-value tight end, projecting him to fill a role similar to Zach Ertz's middle-of-the-field usage but with more downfield upside. Dave ranks him ahead of Kyle Pitts in full PPR formats and expects him to be a reliable fantasy asset worth a round seven or eight pick.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Likely is highlighted as a top-five tight end caliber producer who can be drafted at a discount. Eisenberg notes that Likely has averaged 12 PPR points per game in games with at least six targets and expects him to be the second option in the Giants' passing attack.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Isaiah Likely is viewed as a good value pick around pick 120 in a 14-team draft.PositiveUsageAug 24, 2026
Isaiah Likely is expected to be the number two target on the Giants behind Malik Neighbors, and potentially the number one target if Neighbors misses time, based on consistent positive reports from Giants beat writers.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Isaiah Likely is a recommended bump-up candidate in reception-heavy formats because he has been consistently peppered with targets, even if his touchdown upside remains limited.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Isaiah Likely is expected to be a significant part of the Ravens' offense, making him a valuable tight end target in drafts.NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
Likely is viewed with skepticism following poor preseason performance reports, though some analysts remain unconvinced by the negative news.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Heath moved Isaiah Likely down his rankings (from round seven to the eight-nine turn) due to poor snap share in the preseason opener, where he played only six of 16 first-team snaps, and increased competition from Malachi Fields.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Dave Richard highlights Isaiah Likely as a strong value pick, noting his consistent performance in Giants training camp. Richard suggests that if quarterback Jackson Dart continues to struggle, Likely will become a primary safety valve for short-area targets.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Jamie expresses hesitation about building a draft strategy entirely around Isaiah Likely because he is a fourth-round pick who has never recorded a 500-yard season and has only produced in small sample sizes.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Jamie notes that Isaiah Likely is a phenomenal value at his current ADP of TE13 on CBS and FantasyPros, especially given that the analysts have him ranked as the TE8.PositiveBreakoutAug 12, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg expects Isaiah Likely to play a significant role in the offense, noting his high efficiency when given opportunities (averaging 12.5+ PPR points in games with 6+ targets).NegativeSleeperAug 11, 2026
Listed as one of Dave's sleeper picks for the draft; previously covered in discussion.PositiveUsageAug 10, 2026
Isaiah Likely has been a very popular target in camp and is currently viewed as the number one target in the offense.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Dave highlights Isaiah Likely as a tight end he is targeting in 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Joe Pisapia suggests Isaiah Likely as a viable early-season tight end option to pair with a wait-and-see strategy on George Kittle, positioning him as a better value play than drafting Harold Fannin early.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Listed as one of the source's undervalued players, though specific analysis is deferred due to time constraints.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Going 122nd in PPR ADP on Fantasy Pros, listed among undervalued players by the source.PositiveSleeperJul 22, 2026
Dave Richard identifies Isaiah Likely as part of a strong value tier of tight ends (alongside Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Kyle Pitts) that should be of significant interest as alternatives to the expensive 2-3 turn tight end picks; this tier offers better value if you don't believe in McBride and Bowers hitting 16 PPR points per game.PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026
Likely might lead his team in targets if Malik Neighbor starts the year on the PUP list, and could be a steal if that happens.PositiveValueJun 30, 2026
Isaiah Likely is going 125th overall on Fantasy Pros and 113th on Draft Sharks (95th on CBS), making him tight end 13 and one of the best values at the position.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
Isaiah Likely is the only top-12 tight end being projected to do something he hasn't done before, even if it's a small sample size.PositiveBreakoutJun 4, 2026
Isaiah Likely has the potential to break out this season, especially if Malik Neighbors is sidelined, making him a valuable mid to late round pick.PositiveBreakoutMay 21, 2026
Isaiah Likely has shown potential with a strong performance in limited opportunities, averaging 16.6 PPR points per game in nine games with six or more targets. With a new opportunity as a number one tight end, he could be a valuable target.PositiveBreakoutMay 21, 2026
Isaiah Likely has huge upside potential as he transitions to being the number one tight end for his new team, despite a current ADP that doesn't reflect his potential.PositiveBreakoutMay 19, 2026
Isaiah Likely is expected to be a full-time player and could become the number two target on the Giants under a new offensive scheme.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Likely's situation has improved significantly with Mark Andrews' departure. The source argues the market is undervaluing him due to past disappointments, but notes 'the roadblock is gone' and 'the situation has changed much more so for likely than it has for pits.' The source prefers Likely over Travis Kelce and George Kittle, suggesting top-12 upside.NegativeRoleNo date
The source references Likely as a competing tight end in the Ravens offense alongside Mark Andrews. When discussing Andrews' recent performance, the source notes that week one was one of the few recent games where Andrews played without Likely, suggesting Likely is a regular target competitor.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Dave identifies Isaiah Likely as a breakout candidate as the number-two target getter in New York; even with Malik Nabers ready to start the season, there will be enough targets for Likely to average around 6 per game—something he didn't have the opportunity to do in Baltimore. Likely has an elite athletic profile and is a mismatch problem; Matt Nagy has a history of leaning on his tight end (Travis Kelsey in Kansas City, Trey Burton in Chicago). Jackson Dart had a 22.8% target rate to tight ends last year, which is below average and could increase. Likely has 9 career games with 6+ targets, averaging 12.5 PPR points in 8 of 9 and 14.8 in 6 of 9. He's going around pick 100 overall, which Dave calls a steal.PositiveValueNo date
ADP varies significantly: 92 on CBS and 122 on Fantasy Pros; the source believes if you can get him in round 10, you're stealing him; even in round 8 or 9, the source thinks it's okay value for a tight end with huge upside; has had nine games in his career with six or more targets, and 12-plus PPR points in eight of those nine games; Malik Nabors is slow to recover from his knee injury, and Jackson Dart had a good year targeting tight ends last year, so Likely could be top two in targets per game for the Giants, potentially number one if Nabors struggles.NegativeValueNo date
In a dynasty PPR trade where a team gives up Ricky Pearsall to get Isaiah Likely, the source is neutral but leans slightly positive if the team needs a tight end. Likely is signed to a decent-sized contract, which provides some security, whereas Pearsall is coming to the end of his rookie contract and has been injured the entire time.