Isaiah Likely Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 241 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R4, #139
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.1
- Pos rank
- TE9
- Rostered
- 88%
Week 4 vs. Cardinals, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 6th vs. TEs, favorable
Isaiah Likely Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.1 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Isaiah Likely's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week, one mid-range start and one bust. The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs DAL,27.8,TE1
- Week 2, Loss,at LAR,8.3,TE19
- Week 3, Win,vs TEN,3.3,TE42
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs NO,FavorableSaints vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at HOU,NeutralTexans vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Isaiah Likely?
Likely is averaging 13.1 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 15 catches for 124 yards and 2 TD on 23 targets. That ranks TE9, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (28.0%) is in the 92nd percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (5.4) is the weakest, in the 11th. His quarterback has been Jameis Winston.
His best week was TE1 in Week 1 against the Cowboys (27.8 points); his worst, TE42 in Week 3 against the Titans (3.3). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (6th vs. TEs) in Week 4 and the Commanders (2nd vs. TEs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Likely ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
28.0%92nd percentile, above average
Yards per target
5.411th percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
65.2%19th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.7132nd percentile, below average
Isaiah Likely 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Cowboys | W 28–20 | 27.8 | TE1 |
| 2 | @ Rams | L 6–28 | 8.3 | TE19 |
| 3 | vs Titans | W 12–7 | 3.3 | TE42 |
| Total | 2–1 | 39.4 | TE9 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYG | 3 | 23 | 15 | 124 | 2 | 39.4 | 13.1 | — |
| 2025 | BAL | 14 | 36 | 27 | 307 | 1 | 61.7 | 4.4 | TE45 |
| 2024 | BAL | 16 | 58 | 42 | 477 | 6 | 123.7 | 7.7 | TE16 |
| 2023 | BAL | 17 | 40 | 30 | 411 | 5 | 101.1 | 6.0 | TE25 |
| 2022 | BAL | 16 | 60 | 36 | 373 | 3 | 91.3 | 5.7 | TE27 |
| Career | 66 | 217 | 150 | 1,692 | 17 | 417.2 | 6.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The Giants paid $40 million over three years to make him the centerpiece tight end, and outside Malik Nabers (rehabbing an ACL) the pass-catching depth is thin. The path to a career-high target share is obvious, even if a run-leaning scheme caps the absolute volume. Projections near 66 catches and 790 yards make him a back-end TE1 worth a late-round shot around pick 130. Behind him on the depth chart: Theo Johnson. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 3. Injury history
- 2025calfPlayed through
- 2025hipPlayed through
- 2025foot3 games
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Isaiah Likely Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Isaiah Likely in Week 4?
Isaiah Likely is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Cardinals, as the TE9 in PPR total points this season (13.1 a game). The Cardinals rank 6th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Likely.
How many fantasy points is Isaiah Likely averaging in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is averaging 13.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 39.4 points across 3 games. His last game produced 3.3 points.
Where does Isaiah Likely rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Isaiah Likely ranks TE9 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Isaiah Likely worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Isaiah Likely is a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 88% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Isaiah Likely's fantasy football role?
Isaiah Likely is the Giants' starting TE, with Theo Johnson behind him. He is averaging 7.7 targets a game, on 67% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Isaiah Likely's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Isaiah Likely's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cardinals (6th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 5 at the Commanders (2nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Saints (3rd in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). Three of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Isaiah Likely been in fantasy football this season?
Isaiah Likely has finished as a top-12 TE in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 12.9 points around his 13.1-point average.
What is Isaiah Likely's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Isaiah Likely's floor has been 3.3 PPR points (Week 3, TE42) and his ceiling 27.8 (Week 1, TE1). His median week has been 8.3 points. See Likely's full game log.
Isaiah Likely 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New York GiantsTouchdowns account for 30% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 15
- Yards
- 124
- TD
- 2
- Targets
- 23
8.3 Y/R65.2% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 39.4
- Pos rank
- TE9
27.8 Best Week 1 vs DAL3.3 Worst Week 3 vs TEN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Likely is a downfield target (7.7 yards per target last season), with a 28.0% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 11 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 5.4 | 15th | 8.1 | 65th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.06 | 45th | 0.93 | 29th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.23 | 37th |
| YAC per reception | 1.5 | 0th | 4.4 | 33rd |
| Catch rate | 65.2% | 20th | 73.5% | 54th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 28.0% | 98th | 8.7% | 29th |
| Snap share | 67.3% | 55th | 56.4% | 38th |
| Air-yards share | 18.4% | 88th | 8.1% | 42nd |
| Red-zone targets | 4 | 85th | 6 | 23rd |
| Route participation | — | — | 50.6% | 46th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 5.8 | 43rd | 7.7 | 75th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (11 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Likely draws a big target share and commands air yards, but gains little per target and draws few targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.1
Fantasy PPG
7.7
Targets/g
41
Rec yds/g
Isaiah Likely career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 23 | 15 | 124 | 2 | 0 | 39.4 | 13.1 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 36 | 27 | 307 | 1 | 0 | 61.7 | 4.4 | TE45 |
| 2024 | 16 | 58 | 42 | 477 | 6 | 0 | 123.7 | 7.7 | TE16 |
| 2023 | 17 | 40 | 30 | 411 | 5 | 0 | 101.1 | 6.0 | TE25 |
| 2022 | 16 | 60 | 36 | 373 | 3 | 0 | 91.3 | 5.7 | TE27 |
| Career | 66 | 217 | 150 | 1,692 | 17 | 0 | 417.2 | 6.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
6.3
Career PPG
66 games over 5 seasons
93%
Availability
Share of team games he played
23%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
6.6
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Likely has averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game over 66 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 13.1 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 6.0 in the four without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 13.1 per game, up 8.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 7.7 targets a game against 2.6. His quarterback this season has been Jameis Winston.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Likely's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 477Rec yards2024
- 6Rec TD2024
- 123.7Fantasy pts2024 · TE16
- 1,692Career rec yds2022–2026
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Isaiah Likely Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Isaiah Likely have in 2026?
Isaiah Likely has 39.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.1 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE9 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Isaiah Likely have this season?
Isaiah Likely has 124 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 15 catches and 23 targets. His high was 78 yards, in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
How many receptions does Isaiah Likely have this season?
Isaiah Likely has 15 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, on 23 targets. His high was 8 catches, in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
How many targets does Isaiah Likely have this season?
Isaiah Likely has drawn 23 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.7 a game, and caught 65% of them. His high was 10 targets, in Week 2 at the Rams.
How many receiving touchdowns does Isaiah Likely have this season?
Isaiah Likely has 2 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Isaiah Likely averaging?
Isaiah Likely is averaging 41.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 124 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Isaiah Likely averaging?
Isaiah Likely is averaging 8.3 yards per reception in 2026, 124 yards on 15 catches.
How many games has Isaiah Likely played in 2026?
Isaiah Likely has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Isaiah Likely's stats last season?
In 2025, Isaiah Likely caught 27 of 36 targets for 307 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games. That was 61.7 PPR points (4.4 per game), a TE45 finish.
What are Isaiah Likely's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 66 games, Isaiah Likely has 150 catches for 1,692 yards and 17 touchdowns, for 417.2 PPR fantasy points (6.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Isaiah Likely have in his career?
Isaiah Likely has 17 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 17 receiving, over 66 games.
How many career receiving yards does Isaiah Likely have?
Isaiah Likely has 1,692 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 150 catches.
Isaiah Likely Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.1
Targets/g
7.7
Rec/g
5.0
Rec yds/g
41.3
Yds/rec
8.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Isaiah Likely has averaged 7.7 targets, 5.0 receptions and 13.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Isaiah Likely has finished as a top-12 TE in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 1 against DAL (27.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against TEN (3.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAL8th | W 28-20 | 27.8 | 8 | 8 | 78 | 2 | 9.8 | TE1 |
Week 1 · DAL · W 28-20 · 27.8 pts
How the 27.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAR28th | L 6-28 | 8.3 | 10 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 6.6 | TE19 |
Week 2 · LAR · L 6-28 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | TEN30th | W 12-7 | 3.3 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | TE42 |
Week 3 · TEN · W 12-7 · 3.3 pts
How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One TE1 week, one TE2 week and one bust. For a tight end ranked TE9 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Tennessee
2/5, 13 yds.
Just 2.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at the Rams
5/10, 33 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
8/8, 78 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.1)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — New York Giants vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — New York Giants vs Houston Texans
Isaiah Likely Game Log 2025
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.4
Targets/g
2.6
Rec/g
1.9
Rec yds/g
21.9
Yds/rec
11.4
Across 14 games in 2025, Isaiah Likely has averaged 2.6 targets, 1.9 receptions and 4.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Isaiah Likely has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 13 against CIN (12.5 points); the lowest was Week 4 against KC (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 4 | KC23rd | L 20-37 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE78 |
Week 4 · KC · L 20-37 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | HOU18th | L 10-44 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | TE43 |
Week 5 · HOU · L 10-44 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | LAR19th | L 3-17 | 2.6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.0 | TE42 |
Week 6 · LAR · L 3-17 · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 8 | CHI15th | W 30-16 | 2.8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4.0 | TE38 |
Week 8 · CHI · W 30-16 · 2.8 pts
How the 2.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | MIA5th | W 28-6 | 9.0 | 4 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 20.0 | TE21 |
Week 9 · MIA · W 28-6 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | MIN27th | W 27-19 | 3.7 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | TE31 |
Week 10 · MIN · W 27-19 · 3.7 pts
How the 3.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | CLE22nd | W 23-16 | 3.5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | TE35 |
Week 11 · CLE · W 23-16 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | NYJ12th | W 23-10 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 | TE40 |
Week 12 · NYJ · W 23-10 · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | CIN1st | L 14-32 | 12.5 | 6 | 5 | 95 | 0 | 19.0 | TE10 |
Week 13 · CIN · L 14-32 · 12.5 pts
How the 12.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | PIT2nd | L 22-27 | 12.5 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 6.3 | TE10 |
Week 14 · PIT · L 22-27 · 12.5 pts
How the 12.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | CIN1st | W 24-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE77 |
Week 15 · CIN · W 24-0 · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | NE11th | L 24-28 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE77 |
Week 16 · NE · L 24-28 · 0.0 pts
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| 17 | GB24th | W 41-24 | 5.7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9.0 | TE29 |
Week 17 · GB · W 41-24 · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | PIT2nd | L 24-26 | 5.2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 16.0 | TE32 |
Week 18 · PIT · L 24-26 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE1 weeks, one TE2 week and 11 busts. For a tight end who finished TE43 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-12 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 4 TE78 · Wk 5 TE43 · Wk 6 TE42 · Wk 8 TE38 · Wk 9 TE21 · Wk 10 TE31 · Wk 11 TE35 · Wk 12 TE40 · Wk 13 TE10 · Wk 14 TE10 · Wk 15 TE77 · Wk 16 TE77 · Wk 17 TE29 · Wk 18 TE32
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Pittsburgh
2/2, 32 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Green Bay
3/3, 27 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by New England
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Cincinnati
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Pittsburgh
4/6, 25 yds, 1 TD.
Just 4.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. Cincinnati
5/6, 95 yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Jets
1/3, 10 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
2/3, 15 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Minnesota
2/4, 17 yds.
Just 4.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a road win
3/4, 60 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
2/2, 8 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
2/2, 6 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Houston
1/1, 12 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Isaiah Likely Game Log FAQ
How did Isaiah Likely do in his last game?
Isaiah Likely scored 3.3 PPR points in Week 3 against the Titans, a 12–7 win, a TE42 finish. He caught 2 of 5 targets for 13 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Isaiah Likely score in his last game?
Isaiah Likely scored 3.3 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Titans, a TE42 finish for the week. That was 9.8 below his season average of 13.1.
How many receiving yards did Isaiah Likely have in his last game?
Isaiah Likely had 13 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 3 against the Titans, from 5 targets.
How many touchdowns did Isaiah Likely score in his last game?
Isaiah Likely did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Titans; his 3.3 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Isaiah Likely have in his last game?
Isaiah Likely caught 2 of 5 targets for 13 yards in Week 3 against the Titans.
What were Isaiah Likely's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Rams, a 28–6 loss, Isaiah Likely caught 5 of 10 targets for 33 yards. That was 8.3 PPR points, a TE19 finish.
What was Isaiah Likely's best game this season?
Isaiah Likely's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Cowboys: 27.8 PPR points, a TE1 finish. He caught 8 of 8 targets for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was Isaiah Likely's worst game this season?
Isaiah Likely's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Titans: 3.3 PPR points, a TE42 finish. He caught 2 of 5 targets for 13 yards.
How many games has Isaiah Likely scored a touchdown in this season?
Isaiah Likely has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 1.
Can I see Isaiah Likely's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Likely's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Isaiah Likely Rest-of-Season Outlook
Every-down TE1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE45 last season at 4.4 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE9 at 13.1 PPR points per game, against 4.4 over 14 games last season (TE45). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 27th of 81 in route participation (51.3%), 34th of 82 in target share (8.8%) and 31st of 82 in efficiency (1.29 yards per route run). His points come from his route participation. Target share is the soft spot. Jameis Winston is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Theo Johnson is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchups are the Cardinals in Week 4 (6th against TEs) and the Commanders in Week 5 (2nd against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
For four years Likely was a part-time piece behind Mark Andrews, and the underlying numbers still hint at what's been bottled up. In 2024 he posted a 0.478 EPA per play with a 63.8% success rate and turned 58 targets into six scores; even a banged-up, 12-game 2025 yielded a 0.15 EPA mark, 75% catch rate and a tidy 1.29 yards per route. He's never crossed 60 targets in a season. That ceiling is gone now.
The Giants paid $40 million over three years to make him the centerpiece tight end, and outside Malik Nabers (rehabbing an ACL) the pass-catching depth is thin. The path to a career-high target share is obvious, even if a run-leaning scheme caps the absolute volume. Projections near 66 catches and 790 yards make him a back-end TE1 worth a late-round shot around pick 130. The talent has always been there; finally so is the opportunity.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 8.0
- Drop rate
- 2.8%
- Red-zone targets
- 6
- Route participation
- 51.3%
- YAC per reception
- 4.3
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for TEs.Wk 4 ARI, 6thWk 5 WAS, 2ndWk 6 NO, 3rdWk 7 HOU, 16th
- Every-down route participation51.3% route participation, 27th of 81 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Theo Johnson is next on the depth chart.
- Ball security2 fumbles in 2025.
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Isaiah Likely Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Isaiah Likely's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Isaiah Likely projects as an every-down TE1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. His route participation (51.3% route participation, 27th of 81 TEs in 2025) supports that. His target share (8.8% target share, 34th of 82 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Isaiah Likely's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Isaiah Likely is the TE9 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
What is Isaiah Likely's projected role going forward?
Isaiah Likely is the listed starting TE, with Theo Johnson next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Isaiah Likely get more targets?
Isaiah Likely's targets are holding steady: 7.5 a game over his last two games against 7.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Isaiah Likely's fantasy football upside?
Isaiah Likely's upside: his ceiling this season is 27.8 PPR points (Week 1, TE1), his route participation (51.3% route participation, 27th of 81 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for TEs.
What could hurt Isaiah Likely's fantasy value?
Isaiah Likely's risks: Theo Johnson is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and his target share (8.8% target share, 34th of 82 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Isaiah Likely's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Isaiah Likely Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriLikely hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in five seasons. Most of his lost time came from a broken foot injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
90/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Broken foot injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 3 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 0 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 3 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Calf in 2025, 3 games missed
- 3 games in 5 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Isaiah Likely Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Likely a game this season.
- 2025
Calf Played through
Appeared on the practice report with a calf injury, was limited early in the week but carried no injury designation for the game.
- 2025
Hip Played through
Was listed as a DNP early in the week with a hip injury but returned to a full practice and played in Week 10.
- 2025
Broken Foot, surgery 3 games
Suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal during a training camp drill on July 29th, which required surgery.
If Likely Misses Time
Next man up: Theo Johnson
Theo Johnson is next on the Giants depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Likely misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jameis Winston would lose one of his main options.
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Isaiah Likely Injury FAQ
Is Isaiah Likely injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Isaiah Likely is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Isaiah Likely playing this week?
Isaiah Likely has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cardinals on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Isaiah Likely missed any games this season?
No. Isaiah Likely has played in every Giants game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Isaiah Likely's injury history?
Isaiah Likely has 3 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 3 games in all: 3 for a broken foot injury in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Isaiah Likely's most recent injury?
Isaiah Likely's most recent logged injury was a calf injury in Week 12 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Isaiah Likely have any recurring injuries?
No. Isaiah Likely's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Isaiah Likely's worst injury?
Isaiah Likely's longest absence came from a broken foot injury in 2025, which cost him 3 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Isaiah Likely News & Updates
Likely struggles vs. Tennessee
2 REC, 13 YDS (5 TGT)
3.3 fantasy points · TE42
Likely caught 2 of 5 targets for 13 yards in the 12–7 win vs. Tennessee. That was 25% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 12–7 vs TEN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Solid despite Dart injury (opens in new tab)
Posted solid numbers even with Dart dealing with an injury.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 3.3 PPR points, a TE42 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 21L 6–28 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Likely quiet in loss at Los Angeles
8.3 fantasy points · TE19 · 4.8 below his 13.1 average
Likely caught 5 of 10 targets for 33 yards in the 28–6 loss at Los Angeles. That was 31% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Scores twice in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)
Found the end zone twice in a Week 1 victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 8.3 PPR points, a TE19 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 28–20 vs DAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Likely posts season high in win vs. Dallas
27.8 fantasy points · TE1 · 14.7 above his 13.1 average
Likely caught 8 of 8 targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the 28–20 win vs. Dallas. That was 28% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Giants Teammates News
Updates on Likely's quarterback and target competition.
- Jameis Winston: Retaining starting job (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Nabers: Limited at Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jameis Winston: Extended starting opportunity awaits (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jameis Winston: Forgettable effort in emergency duty (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Nabers: Major downturn in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Nabers: Returns to Monday's contest (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Isaiah Likely News FAQ
What is the latest news on Isaiah Likely?
The latest Likely update, from September 27: Likely struggles vs. Tennessee. Likely caught 2 of 5 targets for 13 yards in the 12–7 win vs. Tennessee. That was 25% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Isaiah Likely news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 3.3 fantasy points, a TE42 finish, 9.8 below his 13.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Isaiah Likely Bio
Isaiah Likely is a tight end for the New York Giants, where he wears No. 9. Born April 18, 2000, in Cambridge, MA, he attended Everett and played college football at Coastal Carolina.
The Baltimore Ravens selected Likely in round 4, pick 139, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Likely joined the New York Giants in 2026.
In 66 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 150 passes for 1,692 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New York Giants Current team2026–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
Baltimore Ravens2022–2025
Selected in round 4, pick 139, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 34 of 63 games.
College: Coastal Carolina
Transactions
- SignedSigned a three-year, $40 million contract with the New York Giants.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
- DraftedSelected by the Baltimore Ravens in round 4, pick 139.
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About Isaiah Likely: Bio FAQ
How old is Isaiah Likely?
Isaiah Likely is 26 years old. He was born on April 18, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Isaiah Likely?
Isaiah Likely is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 241 pounds, and plays tight end for the New York Giants.
How much does Isaiah Likely weigh?
Isaiah Likely weighs 241 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Giants roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Isaiah Likely wear?
Isaiah Likely wears number 9 for the New York Giants. He plays tight end.
What position does Isaiah Likely play?
Isaiah Likely plays tight end for the New York Giants, wearing number 9. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Isaiah Likely play for?
Isaiah Likely plays for the New York Giants as a tight end. He has been with the Giants since 2026.
Where did Isaiah Likely go to college?
Isaiah Likely played college football at Coastal Carolina, after attending Everett (MA). The Baltimore Ravens drafted him out of Coastal Carolina in 2022.
When was Isaiah Likely drafted?
The Baltimore Ravens selected Isaiah Likely in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 139th overall pick, out of Coastal Carolina.
What round was Isaiah Likely drafted in?
Isaiah Likely was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 139th overall by the Baltimore Ravens.
What pick was Isaiah Likely in the NFL Draft?
Isaiah Likely was the 139th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round.
Where is Isaiah Likely from?
Isaiah Likely went to high school in Massachusetts, at Everett, before playing college football at Coastal Carolina.
When is Isaiah Likely's birthday?
Isaiah Likely's birthday is April 18. He was born on April 18, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Isaiah Likely been in the NFL?
2026 is Isaiah Likely's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens. View his career statistics.
What teams has Isaiah Likely played for?
Isaiah Likely has played for the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What year did Isaiah Likely enter the NFL?
Isaiah Likely entered the NFL in 2022, when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 5th season.