Dallas Goedert 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
Dallas Goedert- Experts agree: consensus rank 117 vs 122
- More points per game: 12.3 vs 4.4
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Isaiah Likely carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Dallas Goedert and Isaiah Likely are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dallas Goedert holds the edge in expert consensus (TE12 to TE13). Isaiah Likely typically comes off the board first, around pick 108 (round 9) to Dallas Goedert's pick 120. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Isaiah Likely at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game) versus Dallas Goedert at 136.
Last season Dallas Goedert carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 82 touches to Isaiah Likely's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Isaiah Likely is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Dallas Goedert is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Isaiah Likely carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Goedert | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 136 | 157 |
| Points / game | 12.3 | 4.4 |
| Games played | 15 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #117 | #122 |
| ADP | 120 | 108 |
| Positional rank | TE7 | TE44 |
| Snap share | 85% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 6 |
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely in 2026?
Dallas Goedert is a clear call over Isaiah Likely for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Isaiah Likely carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely?
Isaiah Likely carries the higher 2026 projection at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game), compared with 136 for Dallas Goedert.
Where are Dallas Goedert and Isaiah Likely being drafted?
Isaiah Likely has an ADP around pick 108 (round 9), while Dallas Goedert goes closer to pick 120 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely?
Expert consensus ranks Dallas Goedert (TE12) ahead of Isaiah Likely (TE13) for 2026.
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