Evan Engram vs Isaiah Likely: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Evan Engram and Isaiah Likely is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos tight end put up 4.9 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Isaiah Likely of the New York Giants averaged 3.4 in 14. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Evan Engram, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Isaiah Likely profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 27 catches). In weeks where Isaiah Likely finds the end zone he out-scores Evan Engram, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 14 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.
