Isaiah Likely vs Jake Ferguson
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
Isaiah Likely- Experts agree: consensus rank 122 vs 124
- More points per game: 16.1 vs 7.4
- More opportunity: 74% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
Isaiah Likely and Jake Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Isaiah Likely holds the edge in expert consensus (TE13 to TE14). Jake Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 100 (round 9) to Isaiah Likely's pick 106. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Jake Ferguson at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Isaiah Likely carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 63 touches to Jake Ferguson's 24), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Isaiah Likely is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Jake Ferguson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Likely | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 157 | 160 |
| Points / game | 16.1 | 7.4 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #122 | #124 |
| ADP | 106 | 100 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE2 | TE26 |
| Snap share | 74% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 4 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Bye week | 8 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is a clear call over Jake Ferguson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Jake Ferguson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson?
Jake Ferguson carries the higher 2026 projection at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Isaiah Likely and Jake Ferguson being drafted?
Jake Ferguson has an ADP around pick 100 (round 9), while Isaiah Likely goes closer to pick 106 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Isaiah Likely (TE13) ahead of Jake Ferguson (TE14) for 2026.
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