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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isaiah Likely vs Luke MusgraveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Luke Musgrave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.8 PPG to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Luke Musgrave is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Luke Musgrave edges Isaiah Likely by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Luke Musgrave goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TENew York Giants#99

Isaiah Likely

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEGreen Bay Packers#99PPG LEADER

Luke Musgrave

PPG

4.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Isaiah Likely

Luke Musgrave

Head to Head

3.4 PPG4.8 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Isaiah Likely: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Isaiah Likely is producing at 15% of elite pace and Luke Musgrave at 22%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Isaiah Likely vs Luke Musgrave: The Full Breakdown

Isaiah Likely (3.4 PPG) and Luke Musgrave (4.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Isaiah Likely played 14 games for the New York Giants; Luke Musgrave suited up 14 times for the Green Bay Packers.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Isaiah Likely had 27 catches for 307 yards; Luke Musgrave posted 30 for 335. 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: Isaiah Likely sits Week 11 while Luke Musgrave is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Isaiah Likely (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Luke Musgrave (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Luke Musgrave outscored Isaiah Likely by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Luke Musgrave scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Luke Musgrave saw 42 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isaiah Likely vs Luke Musgrave: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isaiah Likely	Luke Musgrave
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	4.8
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	48	67
Receptions	27	30
Rec/Game	1.9	2.1
Receiving Yards	307	335
Rec Yds/Game	21.9	23.9
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	36	42
Target Share/Game	2.6	3.0
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Luke Musgrave outscored Isaiah Likely by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (4.8 to 3.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isaiah Likely or Luke Musgrave in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Luke Musgrave has the edge at 4.8 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 Isaiah Likely and Luke Musgrave average in 2025?▾

Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Isaiah Likely and Luke Musgrave's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isaiah Likely (NYG) has a bye in Week 11, and Luke Musgrave (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isaiah Likely or Luke Musgrave a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Luke Musgrave outscored Isaiah Likely by 1.4 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.