Greg Dulcich vs Isaiah Likely: Who Should You Start?
Greg Dulcich and Isaiah Likely are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Greg Dulcich averaged 5.0 PPG across 10 games with the Miami Dolphins, while Isaiah Likely posted 3.4 PPG in 14 appearances for the New York Giants.
A 1.6-PPG gap gives Greg Dulcich 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. Greg Dulcich had 26 catches for 335 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Greg Dulcich sits Week 6 while Isaiah Likely is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
