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Dynasty Points fantasy football takes on Isaiah Likely
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Dynasty Points about Isaiah Likely.
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All Dynasty Points insights about Isaiah Likely
NegativeUsageSep 19, 2026
Isaiah Likely was 13th amongst tight ends in routes run and 21st in yards after the catch; he caught the ball but didn't create much after the catch, suggesting his production came from opportunity rather than elite playmaking ability.PositiveProjectionSep 19, 2026
Isaiah Likely can hit the production levels of Dalton Schultz (12th in fantasy points per game, 15th in fantasy points) with more upside; the source compares Likely's target increase opportunity (6.1 targets per game with higher targets inside the 20) to Schultz's performance, suggesting Likely has room to exceed Schultz's output in tight end premium formats.PositiveProjectionSep 19, 2026
Source admits to a major offseason miss on Likely, having discouraged others from acquiring him due to skepticism about the Giants' offensive environment, injuries, and Dexter Neighbors' health. Source believed the Giants would be inept on offense and failed to recognize that Likely would be the number-two (or potentially number-one) target on the team regardless of offensive quality. Source now regrets not sticking to the principle of targeting top-two tight ends in any offense, especially in tight end premium leagues.PositiveUsageSep 19, 2026
Eight targets in week one with four inside the 20-yard line; 3.39 yards per route run (96th percentile, number two in week one); top-six separation score in the NFL; expected projection was 24 points, overperformed by only 3-3.5 points, meaning usage aligns with elite efficiency; source believes this usage will not regress significantly and is bullish on Likely in tight end premium formats despite the Giants' offensive concerns.PositiveProjectionSep 19, 2026
Isaiah Likely's week one performance (eight targets, four targets inside the 20, one touchdown) signals sustained elite usage in the Ravens offense. The source previously dismissed Likely due to coaching memes and Greg Roman hate, but now recognizes that Roman has consistently elevated tight ends since 2019 and that John Harbaugh's system (which helped Travis Kelce remain relevant) is a major asset. Likely's usage is unlikely to disappear, and the source does not believe Malachi Fields will significantly cut into his role.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
The source praised Likely's fluency with the ball and ability to find spots and settle in zone coverage—skills that are difficult for rookie tight ends to learn—after the Ravens' preseason game against the Eagles. Described as 'a lot to like' and picked up off waivers as a blind bet on athleticism and opportunity at the price of free or late-round rookie draft pick.