Isaiah Likely vs Kyle Pitts
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
Kyle Pitts- Higher projection: 172 vs 157 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 122
- More points per game: 12.4 vs 4.4
Isaiah Likely and Kyle Pitts are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE13). Kyle Pitts typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Isaiah Likely's pick 108. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Kyle Pitts at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Kyle Pitts carried the heavier workload (87% snap share, 118 touches to Isaiah Likely's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Likely | Pitts |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 157 | 172 |
| Points / game | 4.4 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 14 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #122 | #75 |
| ADP | 108 | 68 |
| Positional rank | TE44 | TE2 |
| Snap share | 58% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 11 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts in 2026?
Kyle Pitts is a clear call over Isaiah Likely for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts?
Kyle Pitts carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Isaiah Likely and Kyle Pitts being drafted?
Kyle Pitts has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Isaiah Likely goes closer to pick 108 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts (TE6) ahead of Isaiah Likely (TE13) for 2026.
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