Harold Fannin vs Isaiah Likely: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Harold Fannin (Cleveland Browns) averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Isaiah Likely (New York Giants, 3.4 PPG) by 6.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 6.0 points favors Harold Fannin, 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.
Harold Fannin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 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 Harold Fannin, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Harold Fannin is off Week 10 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.
