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Evan McPherson or Isaiah Likely

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Evan McPherson

Evan McPherson

K • Cincinnati Bengals CIN
Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely

TE • New York Giants NYG
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McPherson over Likely

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

McPherson ... 26.67%

BOTH ... 53.33%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.3
XPM/XPATT FGM/FGATT FPTS
2.5/2.5 1.6/2.1 7.3
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Likely over McPherson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Likely ... 20%

BOTH ... 53.33%

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 Philadelphia — Clear TE1 Target in Divisional Clash

Operating as the clear top tight end in New York's passing attack, Likely remains an essential target alongside Malik Nabers as quarterback J.J. McCarthy leads the offense. With backfield injuries to Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. testing the Giants' depth, Likely's role as a trusted middle-of-the-field safety valve is crucial for a squad leading the NFC East at 4-2-1.

Likely commands dependable volume, with our weekly projection calling for 4.1 receptions, 46 receiving yards, and 11.3 fantasy points. Even with a projected 38.5-point total signaling a defensive road grind against a slumping Eagles team, his consistent red-zone usage keeps his floor secure. Fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Evan McPherson
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FG FG% XPM PTS
0055
Season stats based on the past 7 days

FG FG% XPM PTS
001010
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Evan McPherson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Evan McPherson
OWN
44%
-2.38 compared to last week
START
37%
-2.6 compared to last week
OWN/START Isaiah Likely
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
71%
+51.82 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Evan McPherson
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Isaiah Likely
4th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Evan McPherson

    Overview

  • Including a kicker in a trade is rather pointless. Don't dare give up a positional player for a kicker.
  • Experts rank this player at 9th among K's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 14th with 64.00 total points (9.14 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Spencer Shrader
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.1 PPG.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:

    • Season Outlook

  • FGA: 32, FGM: 28, XP: 46
Breakdown Isaiah Likely

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among TE's. 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
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • 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: 800, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Evan McPherson

No Injury Reported

Injury Isaiah Likely

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Evan McPherson

Week 9
Cincinnati Bengals @ Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.63355.75931813.97
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 43.00 total points (5.38 avg).
  • Currently 35 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 946 (118.25 per game).
  • Ranked 23rd in pass defense with 1900 (237.50 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 23.63 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.13 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +66.61, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +2, INTs: -3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +1.63,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Matchups Isaiah Likely

Week 9
New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.25375.88431002.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th 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 should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2 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 24th 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
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Evan McPherson
6.51
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Isaiah Likely
18.26
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Evan McPherson
YEAR TEAM GP FGA FGM PCT XPA XPM
2021 CIN 16 33 28 85% 48 46
2022 CIN 16 29 24 83% 45 41
2023 CIN 16 31 26 84% 40 40
2024 CIN 12 22 16 73% 38 37
2025 CIN 16 30 27 90% 46 43
2026 CIN 7 10 10 100% 24 24
ON PACE 17 24 24 100% 58 58
3-YEAR AVG 15 28 23 83% 41 40
Totals 89 160 136 85% 248 237
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
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Matchups

Week 9
ARI @SEA
ATL vs CIN
BAL vs JAC
BUF @MIN
CAR vs DEN
CHI vs TB
CLE @NO
DAL @IND
DET @MIA
GB @NE
HOU @LAC
KC vs NYJ
LAR @WAS
LV @SF
NYG @PHI
PIT vs BYE
TEN vs BYE
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GS vs MIA 10:00 PM EST
ORL @PHO 9:00 PM EST
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ANA @EDM 8:00 PM EST
BOS @PIT 7:00 PM EST
CAR @NYI 7:00 PM EST
CBJ vs DAL 7:00 PM EST
CHI @TB 7:00 PM EST
COL vs NSH 9:30 PM EST
DET vs VGK 7:00 PM EST
MON vs UTA 7:00 PM EST
NJ vs STL 7:00 PM EST
NYR vs PHI 7:00 PM EST
VAN @WPG 7:00 PM EST