FantasyPros Articles on Isaiah Likely
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the veteran's production drastically changes depending on who is under center. With Jaxson Dart or Jameis Winston under center, Likely had a 30% target-per-route-run rate, a 27.9% target share, and a 0.54 fantasy points per route run average. By comparison, he has a 15.2% target-per-route-run rate, a 14.3% target share, and a 0.36 fantasy points per route run average with J.J. McCarthy.
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Likely's production QB-dependent; faces elite Eagles tight end defense after season-low game.
Likely is a Week 9 landmine despite being the TE3 this year, averaging 16.1 PPR fantasy points per game (2.1 times higher than his previous career-high average of 7.7 in 2024), with 41 receptions and five receiving touchdowns each only one shy of career highs with 10 games remaining. However, he had his worst performance before the Giants' Week 8 bye, totaling two receptions on four targets for 12 receiving yards and 3.2 fantasy points, setting season lows in every category. His production drastically changes depending on quarterback: with Jaxson Dart or Jameis Winston, he had a 30% target-per-route-run rate, 27.9% target share, and 0.54 fantasy points per route run; with J.J. McCarthy, he has a 15.2% target-per-route-run rate, 14.3% target share, and 0.36 fantasy points per route run. The Eagles have shut down opposing tight ends, surrendering only 9.6 fantasy points per game (third-fewest in NFL), allowing 6.9 or fewer in half their contests including under 3.3 in back-to-back outings.
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