Isaiah Likely · T.J. Hockenson · 2026 week 5

Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson? 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 1.6 PPR points clear of T.J. Hockenson in week 5, drawing WAS — the 3rd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Isaiah Likely START	@ WAS	11.4	3rd · soft	8.4	1,029	Questionable
T.J. Hockenson	@ NO	9.8	9th	11.3	492	healthy

TEs vs WAS recently: Jake Ferguson 16.3 pts (W2) · Eric Saubert 7.3 pts (W3) · Tyler Warren 4.1 pts (W4).

TEs vs NO recently: Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W2) · Brock Bowers 17.6 pts (W3) · Kyle Pitts 4.7 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Isaiah Likely projects 1.6 points higher in PPR.
Isaiah Likely faces WAS, 3rd most generous to TEs.
Isaiah Likely is flagged WATCH.
T.J. Hockenson faces NO, 9th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Isaiah Likely carries the higher trade value — 1,029 against 492 (a 52% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Isaiah Likely gets the most. Momentum: Isaiah Likely +34 and T.J. Hockenson +335 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.