Isaiah Likely vs Jake Ferguson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Isaiah Likely and Jake Ferguson for your lineup, you are not alone. Isaiah Likely finished the 2025 season at 3.4 PPG for the New York Giants (14 games), and Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 for the Dallas Cowboys (17 games).
That 5.3-point weekly advantage for Jake Ferguson 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.
Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 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 Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Isaiah Likely is off Week 11 and Jake Ferguson Week 7. 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.
