Brenton Strange vs Isaiah Likely
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Brenton Strange- Higher projection: 161 vs 157 pts
- More points per game: 9.8 vs 4.4
- More opportunity: 76% snap share, 9 red-zone touches
Brenton Strange and Isaiah Likely are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Isaiah Likely holds the edge in expert consensus (TE13 to TE17). Isaiah Likely typically comes off the board first, around pick 108 (round 9) to Brenton Strange's pick 162. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Brenton Strange at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Brenton Strange carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 60 touches to Isaiah Likely's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Brenton Strange is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Strange | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 161 | 157 |
| Points / game | 9.8 | 4.4 |
| Games played | 12 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #150 | #122 |
| ADP | 162 | 108 |
| Positional rank | TE22 | TE44 |
| Snap share | 76% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 6 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely in 2026?
Brenton Strange is a clear call over Isaiah Likely for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely?
Brenton Strange carries the higher 2026 projection at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Brenton Strange and Isaiah Likely being drafted?
Isaiah Likely has an ADP around pick 108 (round 9), while Brenton Strange goes closer to pick 162 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely?
Expert consensus ranks Isaiah Likely (TE13) ahead of Brenton Strange (TE17) for 2026.
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