Gunnar Helm 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Isaiah Likely- Higher projection: 157 vs 130 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 122 vs 216
- Market favorite: ADP 107.9 vs 233.1
Gunnar Helm and Isaiah Likely are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Isaiah Likely holds the edge in expert consensus (TE13 to TE25). Isaiah Likely typically comes off the board first, around pick 108 (round 9) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Isaiah Likely at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game) versus Gunnar Helm at 130.
Last season Gunnar Helm carried the heavier workload (53% snap share, 55 touches to Isaiah Likely's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Isaiah Likely is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Helm | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 130 | 157 |
| Points / game | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #216 | #122 |
| ADP | 233 | 108 |
| Positional rank | TE30 | TE44 |
| Snap share | 53% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 6 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Bye week | 9 | 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: Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is a slight lean over Gunnar Helm for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely?
Isaiah Likely carries the higher 2026 projection at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game), compared with 130 for Gunnar Helm.
Where are Gunnar Helm and Isaiah Likely being drafted?
Isaiah Likely has an ADP around pick 108 (round 9), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely?
Expert consensus ranks Isaiah Likely (TE13) ahead of Gunnar Helm (TE25) for 2026.
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