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Isaiah Likely vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Taysom Hill is the better play on a neutral week. 5.5 PPG with 480 yards gives a reliable baseline. Isaiah Likely at 3.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Taysom Hill higher, but do not fade Isaiah Likely entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew York Giants#99
Isaiah Likely
PPG
3.4
Games
14
Rec
27
Rec Yds
307
Rec TDs
1
Targets
36
Bye
Week 11
TENew Orleans Saints#99PPG LEADER
Taysom Hill
PPG
5.5
Games
14
Rec
18
Rec Yds
195
Rec TDs
2
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Isaiah Likely
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

3.4 PPG5.5 PPG
14 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Isaiah Likely: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Isaiah Likely vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Isaiah Likely and Taysom Hill is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Giants tight end put up 3.4 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints averaged 5.5 in 14. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Taysom Hill, 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Isaiah Likely had 27 catches for 307 yards; Taysom Hill posted 18 for 195. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Isaiah Likely has his bye in Week 11, and Taysom Hill rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Taysom Hill outscored Isaiah Likely by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isaiah Likely vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatIsaiah LikelyTaysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)3.45.5
Games Played1414
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4877
Receptions2718
Rec/Game1.91.3
Receiving Yards307195
Rec Yds/Game21.913.9
Receiving TDs12
Targets360
Target Share/Game2.60.0
Age26-
Experience4 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 12

Summary

5.5 PPG for Taysom Hill versus 3.4 for Isaiah Likely in 2025. The baseline favors Taysom Hill, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isaiah Likely or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Taysom Hill has the edge at 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?

Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Isaiah Likely and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Isaiah Likely (NYG) has a bye in Week 11, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isaiah Likely or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Taysom Hill outscored Isaiah Likely by 2.1 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.