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GB
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27
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BUF
10
36
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CIN
36
43
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DAL
33
30
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DET
15
19
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JAX
7
42
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NYJ
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33
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27
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Isaiah Likely or Patrick Mahomes

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely

TE • New York Giants NYG
Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes

QB • Kansas City Chiefs KC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Likely over Mahomes

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Likely ... 8.33%

BOTH ... 18.06%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 13.11
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.21 43.62 0.53 13.11
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Outlook Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely at Houston: High-Volume Role Solidifies Elite TE Status

Likely has established himself as an indispensable target in New York's passing attack, commanding 24 targets, 17 catches, and three scores over his last two contests. With backup tight end Theo Johnson ruled out and the Giants projected for a pass-heavy game script as road underdogs in Houston, Likely should continue to see massive involvement.

Rostered in all leagues and started in 94% of lineups, he is a locked-in starter across all formats. We project him for roughly 5 receptions and 52 receiving yards with strong touchdown upside (12.7 projected fantasy points), cementing him as a top-tier weekly option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 8 days ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mahomes over Likely

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Mahomes ... 36.11%

BOTH ... 18.06%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 20.69
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
27/40 278 1.71 0.77 15.84 0.11 20.69
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Outlook Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Seeks Rebound in Denver Road Matchup

Mahomes and the Chiefs look to rebound after a frustrating showing against Seattle, where the offense failed to reach the red zone for the first time in his career. He has gone without a passing touchdown while throwing two interceptions across his last two games, which has caused his fantasy start rate to drop to 33%.

Our weekly projection anticipates a steady bounce back, forecasting 219 passing yards, 1.2 passing touchdowns, and 17.1 fantasy points against the 5-2 Broncos. Facing a defensive division rival with a low 41.5 over/under, fantasy managers should view him as a viable but matchup-dependent starter.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 day ago
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Performance Isaiah Likely
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2126.080
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Patrick Mahomes
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
32173.23060
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
48666.231200
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Isaiah Likely
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Patrick Mahomes
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Isaiah Likely
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
14%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Patrick Mahomes
OWN
96%
-3.17 compared to last week
START
36%
-11.68 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Isaiah Likely
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Patrick Mahomes
20th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Isaiah Likely

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among TE's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 71.50 total points (10.21 avg).
  • Currently 12.9 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 9.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 3 in receptions and is currently ranked 3rd among TE.
  • Top 3 in targets and is currently ranked 2nd among TE.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 6th among TE.
  • Top 3 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 3rd among TE.
  • Top 10 in reception yards with 395 and 9.63 YPC and is currently ranked 7th among TE.
  • Top 6 in Rec TDs with 5 and is currently ranked 4th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +36, Rec Yards: +369 Rec TDs: +5,
  • Catches per game are very high for a tight end!
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 68, REC YDS: 815, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Patrick Mahomes

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 20th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 14th with 125.50 total points (17.93 avg).
  • Currently 61.32 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 15 in pass yards with 1795 (256.43 per game) and is currently ranked 13th among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass tds with 12 (1.71 per game) and is currently ranked 13th among QB.
  • Top 20 in pass completions with 154 (22.00 per game) and is currently ranked 17th.
  • Top 20 in interceptions with 4 (0.57 per game) and is currently ranked 20th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -304, TDs: -5, INTs: EVEN
  • He has recorded some deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3650, PASS TDS: 26, RUSH YDS: 265, RUSH TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Isaiah Likely

No Injury Reported

Injury Patrick Mahomes

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Isaiah Likely

Week 9
New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.25375.88431002.80
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 16.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 62 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 1055 (131.88 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 1952 (244.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.25 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 26th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +163.11, Turnovers: -20 Sacks: -24, INTs: -11, TDs: -4, Points Allowed: +4.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Matchups Patrick Mahomes

Week 9
Kansas City Chiefs VS New York Jets

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.50331.88812002.74
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 39.00 total points (4.88 avg).
  • Currently 39 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 331.88 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 25th in rush defense with 989 (123.63 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 1666 (208.25 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 10 in sacks with 20 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 23.50 per game and currently ranked 22nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -12.12, Turnovers: +7 Sacks: +9, INTs: +1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.13,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 11, TDS: 7, PA/G: 31.4, YDS/G: 377.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Isaiah Likely
17.45
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Patrick Mahomes
15.40
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Isaiah Likely
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 BAL 14 60 36 373 10.4 3 0 0 0 0
2023 BAL 13 40 30 411 13.7 5 0 0 0 0
2024 BAL 15 58 42 477 11.4 6 0 0 0 0
2025 BAL 12 40 28 317 11.3 1 0 0 0 0
2026 NYG 7 63 41 395 9.6 5 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 153 100 959 9.6 12 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 51 37 460 12.4 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 65 276 188 2149 11.4 22 0 0 0 0
Career Patrick Mahomes
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2018 KC 16 5097 66% 50 12 113.8 272 2 4
2019 KC 14 4031 66% 26 5 105.3 218 2 4
2020 KC 15 4740 66% 38 6 108.2 308 2 2
2021 KC 16 4839 66% 37 13 98.5 381 2 4
2022 KC 16 5250 67% 41 12 105.2 358 4 0
2023 KC 16 4184 67% 27 14 92.6 389 0 3
2024 KC 16 3928 68% 26 11 93.5 307 2 0
2025 KC 15 3939 63% 22 12 88.6 452 5 0
2026 KC 7 1795 66% 12 4 99.7 77 1 0
ON PACE 17 4359 66% 29 10 99.7 187 2 0
3-YEAR AVG 18 4594 66% 29 13 92.7 457 3 2
Totals 145 40904 66% 298 94 100.5 3053 23 20
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