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TENYG40 insightsLatest Sep 12, 2026
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PositiveBreakoutSep 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Likely is expected to be a focal point in the passing game after following head coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore and signing a $40 million contract. The 25-year-old was stuck behind Mark Andrews on the depth chart with the Ravens but in 10 games without Andrews throughout his first four NFL seasons, he scored seven touchdowns. The Cowboys allowed the second-most points in 2024, then allowed the most in 2025, yielding a league-high 60 touchdowns. They made sweeping personnel changes across the defense during the offseason but also have a first-time defensive coordinator. Star wide receiver Malik Nabers' health remains in question and plenty of focus is on the return of Odell Beckham Jr. The source states Likely is one of the most overlooked tight ends in Week 1 and has breakout potential, recommending to start him with confidence.
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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Isaiah Likely signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Giants as a free-agent acquisition but has been overlooked in New York media coverage due to focus on Odell Beckham Jr.'s reunion and Malik Nabers' return. However, Likely has quietly emerged as Jaxson Dart's go-to pass catcher during camp, recording 44 catches in 11-on-11 team periods—making him Dart's favorite target. Likely figures to be a big piece of the Giants offense with or without Nabers' availability in Week 1.
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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Big Blue View
Isaiah Likely signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Giants as a free-agent acquisition and has quietly become quarterback Jaxson Dart's go-to pass catcher during training camp. Despite the New York media's focus on Odell Beckham Jr.'s reunion and Malik Nabers' return from injury, Likely was Dart's favorite target this summer with 44 catches in 11-on-11 team periods during camp. The source projects that 'Likely figures to be a big piece of this offense' with or without Nabers' availability in Week 1.
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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Likely's 2025 season was crushed by a preseason foot injury; his 2024 season is more relevant. In 2024, among 57 qualifying tight ends, Likely ranked 17th in target per route run rate, tenth in yards per route run, eighth in first downs per route run, and eighth in fantasy points per route run. After signing a lucrative deal with the Giants this offseason, Likely should be their clear starting tight end and a strong part of their passing game, expected to open the season as the second option behind Malik Nabers. Dallas secondary was overhauled but allowed the fourth-most yards per target and fifth-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends in Weeks 12-18 last year; Likely could easily be a strong TE1 in Week 1.
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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Isaiah Likely is the new tight end for the Giants and could become the No. 2 option in a passing game with plenty of upside in the opener; he signed a three-year deal indicating organizational commitment; Malik Nabers has health concerns; reports indicate Likely and QB Jaxson Dart have created a solid bond throughout camp and preseason; at a 26.3% Kalshi price in a neutral, high-total game, this represents value for a No. 2 passing option.
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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Using 2024 metrics, Likely ranked 17th in target per route run rate, tenth in yards per route run, eighth in first downs per route run, and eighth in fantasy points per route run among 57 qualifying tight ends. After signing a lucrative deal with the Giants this offseason, Likely should be their clear starting tight end and a strong part of their passing game. The source expects Likely to open the season as the second option in the passing game behind only Malik Nabers, positioning him for TE1 upside in Week 1.
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PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Isaiah Likely seems destined to emerge as the clear number two target in the Giants' passing attack, competing with Malachi Fields and Darnell Mooney behind Malik Nabers. His major upside lies in the touchdown department; he scored 15 times in a complementary role behind Mark Andrews in Baltimore. Now that Likely stands to be the out-and-out TE1, his overall usage should surpass anything done in Baltimore with career highs in catches, yards, and scores all firmly on the table, supporting a top-5 tight end finish.
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NegativeBustSep 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles
The source calls Likely the single most overpriced player in 2026 fantasy football drafts. He never really did more than occasionally flash upside during his time with the Ravens. He might not even be a full-time player, as he split first-team reps with third-year tight end Theo Johnson in preseason. At absolute best, Likely will eventually be the second target on a likely bad offense behind target-hog Malik Nabers. The source recommends moving him now before it's too late.
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PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026RotoWire
Bold Week 1 prediction: 120 yards (career high), ranked TE7 overall vs. Dallas. The source projects Likely to exceed his career high in yards, expecting 8–14 targets. Likely has two games over 100 yards in his career with 12–13 targets in those games; the source expects similar volume here. Dallas allowed the highest yard-per-target rate on middle-of-field throws and second-highest on first-read targets, creating a perfect matchup for Likely's role. Expected to play the Rashee Rice role in Matt Nagel's Giants offense, serving as the focal point of the passing game early on alongside Neighbors, with potential for 8–10–12–14 targets if the Giants fall behind early. The source has personal conviction in Likely's value, referring to 'my Isaiah Likely bags.'
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