Isaiah Likely · Kyle Pitts · 2026 week 2

Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts?

Wondering who you should start this week — Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts? 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 2.3 PPR points clear of Kyle Pitts 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
Kyle Pitts vs CAR 8.8 11th – 764 healthy

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

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Isaiah Likely carries the higher trade value — 1,507 against 764 (a 49% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Isaiah Likely gets the most. Momentum: Isaiah Likely +753 and Kyle Pitts -976 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.