Isaiah Likely · Jake Ferguson · 2026 week 9

Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Isaiah LikelyIsaiah Likely projects 3.2 PPR points clear of Jake Ferguson in week 9, drawing PHI — the 29th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Isaiah Likely START	@ PHI	11.5	29th · tough	19.8	2,066	healthy
Jake Ferguson	@ IND	8.3	5th · soft	4.1	44	Questionable

TEs vs PHI recently: Tommy Tremble 16.6 pts (W6) · Brevyn Spann-Ford 1.1 pts (W7) · Chig Okonkwo 1.2 pts (W8).

TEs vs IND recently: Pat Freiermuth 16.5 pts (W5) · T.J. Hockenson 9.5 pts (W7) · Nate Boerkircher 9.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Isaiah Likely projects 3.2 points higher in PPR.
Isaiah Likely faces PHI, 29th most generous to TEs.
Jake Ferguson faces IND, 5th most generous to TEs.
Jake Ferguson is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Isaiah Likely carries the higher trade value — 2,066 against 44 (a 98% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Isaiah Likely gets the most. Momentum: Isaiah Likely +1141 and Jake Ferguson -416 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.