Isaiah Likely · Jake Ferguson · 2026 week 2

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 1.5 PPR points clear of Jake Ferguson in week 2, drawing LAR — the 26th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Isaiah Likely START @ LAR 11.1 26th · tough 27.8 1,507 healthy
Jake Ferguson vs WAS 9.6 3rd · soft 2.6 590 healthy

TEs vs LAR recently: Luke Farrell 1.9 pts (W1).

TEs vs WAS recently: Dallas Goedert 19.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Isaiah Likely carries the higher trade value — 1,507 against 590 (a 61% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Isaiah Likely gets the most. Momentum: Isaiah Likely +753 and Jake Ferguson -235 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.