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Fantasy Football Advice fantasy football takes on Isaiah Likely
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All Fantasy Football Advice insights about Isaiah Likely
NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Must-start tight end with significant usage and strong performance, currently ranked as number one tight end; however, high variance risk exists as target distribution may shift toward Malachi Corley or Malachi Fields, potentially limiting Likely to 7 targets and 4 catches for 60 yards in lower-ceiling games. The source expects this ranking may not continue.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
The source identifies Isaiah Likely as one of the two primary pass catchers for his team, noting that the quarterback funnels targets to him and Malik Nabers consistently.NegativeMatchupOct 9, 2026
Isaiah Likely is the Giants' slot receiver and receives the majority of targets along with Malik Neighbors. However, Likely has a poor matchup against the Commanders, who are the second-worst matchup for slot wide receivers. Likely runs 78 routes from the slot compared to only 5 routes in line and 17 routes from out wide, making him vulnerable to the Commanders' slot coverage. This poor matchup is a reason to prefer Neighbors over Likely in this game.PositiveRoleOct 8, 2026
Tight end with extremely high target volume; the source states 'This is a great spot for Isaiah Likely who got a million targets last week' and calls him 'a must start this weekend.' Basically every target on the Giants offense goes to either Malik Neighbors or Isaiah Likely, and with a great matchup against the Commanders defense, Likely is one of the two best plays on the Giants.PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026
Isaiah Likely is the top waiver wire priority for the week across all positions. He led all NFL tight ends in usage and expected fantasy points in Week 1. The source ranks him as the TE7 rest-of-season, noting he is being utilized as a big slot receiver; he is worth a significant FAAB bid of 12-25% depending on league depth.PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
The source took Isaiah Likely as the tight end pick, noting that while there is a drop-off after the top tight ends, Likely is a good pick. The source is comfortable with a single tight end approach and would be fine getting Jalen Ferguson as an alternative, indicating Likely is a solid value in the mid-tier tight end range.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
JJ Zachariason recommends Isaiah Likely as a preferred target, particularly for managers utilizing a double tight end build.NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026
Isaiah Likely has recorded high target volume in camp, potentially positioning him as the second-most targeted player on the team. However, the source remains cautious, noting these targets are primarily short-area dump-offs. His fantasy value is contingent on quarterback Jackson Dart's performance and the potential for his role to shrink once Malik Nabers is fully integrated into the offense.NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Likely is a popular late-round target (rounds 9-10) due to his new contract and perceived role as a big slot receiver. However, the source is concerned that he is not a full-time player, noting he only played six of 16 snaps in the first preseason game. Because he is being pulled off the field for blocking situations, the source advises against drafting him as a lone tight end and recommends pairing him with another option.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Despite speculation about his role, the team continues to utilize other tight ends alongside Mark Andrews in the Baltimore offense. JJ Zachariason suggests Isaiah Likely as a viable late-round tight end option for managers who have not invested early draft capital in the position, serving as a comparable strategy to targeting Terrace Ferguson.PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
Ken Walker recommends Isaiah Likely as a high-upside late-round tight end target, specifically for managers looking to double-dip at the position in the later rounds.PositiveDepth ChartJul 17, 2026
Gone from Baltimore, which opens up target share for Mark Andrews and other tight ends on the roster.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Likely is identified as a solid late-round tight end option that can be paired with earlier selections or used as a secondary tight end in redraft leagues.NegativeRoleJun 1, 2026
Uncertainty about Likely's role on the Giants; unclear what the team expects from him and whether it will work out.PositiveProjectionMay 25, 2026
Isaiah Likely is mentioned as a potential second tight end option after Kittle.PositiveValueNo date
The source identifies Isaiah Likely as a cheap tight end target for auction drafts, aiming for a price point of $2 to $3 to maximize roster value.NegativeValueNo date
JJ Zachariason's projection system flagged Isaiah Likely as a missed opportunity in round nine; the system preferred Cole Conception, Hunter Henry, or Greg Doolsich instead, suggesting Likely was drafted too early.PositiveSleeperNo date
Tight end with upside this season positioned as a later-round alternative to early tight end selections like Craft, Leaporta, and KD. The source argues these later-round tight ends have ceiling potential without requiring a seventh or early eighth round pick, stating "I think that Isaiah Likely has some upside this season."PositiveRoleNo date
Signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Giants this offseason with $26 million fully guaranteed, signaling the team's commitment to him as a receiving tight end (not a blocking tight end). Highly efficient in Baltimore on a per-target basis, though maxed out at 60 targets in his rookie season. With Jackson Dart looking good in his rookie season and uncertainty around Neighbors' health and ramp-up timeline, Likely could have games where he's the top target on the team. Behind Neighbors, the receiving options are limited (Slayton, Mooney, Malachi Fields, Calvin Austin, Theo Johnson). The source likes him on two tight end builds paired with either injured upside plays (KD, Craft) or stable floor options (Dallas Scotter), though he'll likely be a streaming tight end this season given the Giants' projected passing volume and Neighbors' eventual role as top target.