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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Isaiah LikelyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Isaiah Likely by 6.0 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Harold Fannin Jr. is the clear pick. Isaiah Likely profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

TENew York Giants#99

Isaiah Likely

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Isaiah Likely

Head to Head

9.4 PPG3.4 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Isaiah Likely: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Isaiah Likely at 15%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Isaiah Likely: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Harold Fannin Jr. (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.

That 6.0-point weekly advantage for Harold Fannin Jr. is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Harold Fannin Jr. 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 Jr., but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Harold Fannin Jr. is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Isaiah Likely is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Isaiah Likely (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Isaiah Likely by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Isaiah Likely's 14. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 5 years younger than Isaiah Likely (21 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Isaiah Likely: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Isaiah Likely
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	3.4
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	48
Receptions	72	27
Rec/Game	4.5	1.9
Receiving Yards	731	307
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	21.9
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	107	36
Target Share/Game	6.7	2.6
Age	21	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Harold Fannin Jr. at 9.4 PPG, 6.0 points per game above Isaiah Likely's 3.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Harold Fannin Jr. or Isaiah Likely in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Isaiah Likely average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 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 6.0 points per game.

Do Harold Fannin Jr. and Isaiah Likely share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Harold Fannin Jr. and Isaiah Likely share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Isaiah Likely a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Isaiah Likely by 6.0 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.