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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Isaiah Likely
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about Isaiah Likely.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Isaiah Likely
PositiveBreakoutSep 14, 2026
Isaiah Likely is a top-six tight end candidate with elite efficiency (35% targets per route run) and 25.8 PPR points in his opening game. He secured all of his team's end zone targets and benefits significantly from no longer competing with Mark Andrews for targets.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Ron Stewart expressed a positive view of Isaiah Likely, stating 'Goes Isaiah likely who I like,' though he characterized the pick as 'an early aer' (likely 'early air' or early reach), suggesting Likely may be going earlier than Stewart would prefer in the draft.PositiveSleeperAug 29, 2026
Ron Stewart likes Isaiah Likely as a late-round tight end option that managers can target via the waiver wire or late draft picks.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
The source does not like the Isaiah Likely pick, indicating it was a poor draft decision. However, the source notes that Joe's overall receiver strategy through 10 rounds was strong.PositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026
Host drafts Isaiah Likely in round 7 as a contrarian tight end pick despite being a typical 6-7 round target. Host is bullish on Likely due to strong camp reports showing he's 'going nuts' and positioning him as an upside swing with all the buzz after Malik Neighbors. Likely is getting all the targets and is the next highest-ranked tight end on the board with genuine upside compared to other available options. Likely was selected as the starting tight end paired with Christian Watson in a tight end premium strategy.PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Ron Stewart expresses a preference for Isaiah Likely, stating he would have drafted him if he had been available at the time of his pick.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Selected by Ron Stewart in draft construction; Stewart indicates satisfaction with tight end and quarterback positions after this selection, suggesting Likely fills the TE need adequately.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Despite playing only six of 16 snaps in the preseason, Isaiah Likely's usage remains encouraging as he ran six routes on seven pass plays. Ron Stewart is not concerned about his limited snap count, attributing it to the team's tendency to rotate players in preseason rather than a lack of role.NegativeDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Isaiah Likely was selected off the board during the draft, noted by speaker as 'There goes Isaiah Likely,' indicating Likely is no longer available for selection.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Isaiah Likely as a strong late-round tight end value, moving him up in rankings as his preferred TE selection. Stewart expresses high conviction in Likely, stating he likes him so much he doesn't need a backup tight end, positioning him as a reliable late-round TE option who can be the primary tight end target in a draft strategy with a plan to play the waiver wire for tight ends if Likely doesn't hit.PositiveSleeperAug 13, 2026
Isaiah Likely is named as an example of a player fitting a high-floor, early-season production strategy in draft construction.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Ron Stewart strongly debated drafting Isaiah Likely and is considering moving him up in his rankings due to his high potential.NegativeUsageAug 7, 2026
Ron Stewart notes that Isaiah Likely's departure from the team removes significant red-zone target competition, which creates a path for Zay Flowers to see increased opportunities in that area of the field.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Ron Stewart selected Isaiah Likely and stacked him with Jackson Dart, completing the tight end position with correlation upside.PositiveUsageJun 17, 2026
Likely has shown flashes but carries a concern: 1.43 career yards per route run, and Theo Johnson could squeeze him for blocking snaps and lower his route percentage.PositiveBreakoutJun 17, 2026
The analyst is warming up to Isaiah Likely as a top target in the Giants passing game, especially early season when Malik Neighbors is injured, projecting him as a backend tight end one in games Neighbors misses.PositiveMatchupDec 9, 2025
Isaiah Likely has posted 10-plus PPR points in his last two games and should have scored touchdowns in back-to-back weeks (one fumbled into the end zone). Against Cincinnati this week, he faces a Bengals defense that allows the most PPR points per game to opposing tight ends—a gap as large as the difference between Cincinnati and the third-best defense (Raiders). Dawson Knox and Don Concincaid both put up strong performances against Cincinnati last week.NegativeProjectionDec 8, 2025
Likely had a touchdown pass ruled incomplete this past week when he was knocked out as he was trying to secure it; combined with an earlier fumble through the back of the end zone, Likely has had multiple scoring opportunities negated by officiating and plays.PositiveRoleNo date
Matt Harmon notes that Isaiah Likely is no longer a significant target competitor for Zay Flowers in the Ravens' offense.