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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Isaiah Likely
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Isaiah Likely
PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
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.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026
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.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.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
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.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.NegativeValueJul 8, 2026
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.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.