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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Isaiah LikelyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 3.4), and Chigoziem Okonkwo's 2 touchdowns show scoring upside. Isaiah Likely is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TENew York Giants#99

Isaiah Likely

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Isaiah Likely

Head to Head

6.5 PPG3.4 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Isaiah Likely: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Isaiah Likely at 15%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Isaiah Likely: The Full Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo and Isaiah Likely are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 PPG across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Isaiah Likely posted 3.4 PPG in 14 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Chigoziem Okonkwo the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chigoziem Okonkwo had 42 catches for 462 yards; Isaiah Likely posted 27 for 307. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Chigoziem Okonkwo is off Week 5 and Isaiah Likely Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Chigoziem Okonkwo at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Isaiah Likely is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chigoziem Okonkwo (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Isaiah Likely (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Isaiah Likely by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo played 16 games in 2025 compared to Isaiah Likely's 14. That durability gap means Chigoziem Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo saw 58 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Isaiah Likely: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Isaiah Likely
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	3.4
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	48
Receptions	42	27
Rec/Game	2.6	1.9
Receiving Yards	462	307
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	21.9
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	58	36
Target Share/Game	3.6	2.6
Age	-	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Isaiah Likely by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (6.5 to 3.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chigoziem Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chigoziem Okonkwo and Isaiah Likely average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Isaiah Likely's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Isaiah Likely (NYG) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Isaiah Likely by 3.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.