Isaiah Likely vs Mark Andrews
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 135
- More points per game: 16.1 vs 7.2
- More opportunity: 74% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Isaiah Likely holds the edge in expert consensus (TE13 to TE16). Isaiah Likely typically comes off the board first, around pick 106 (round 9) to Mark Andrews's pick 127. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Mark Andrews at 163 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Isaiah Likely carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 63 touches to Mark Andrews's 37), 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, Isaiah Likely is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Mark Andrews carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Likely | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 157 | 163 |
| Points / game | 16.1 | 7.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #122 | #135 |
| ADP | 106 | 127 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE2 | TE23 |
| Snap share | 74% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 5 |
| Age | 26 | 31 |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 |
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 Mark Andrews.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Mark Andrews in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is a clear call over Mark Andrews for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Mark Andrews carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Isaiah Likely or Mark Andrews?
Mark Andrews carries the higher 2026 projection at 163 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews being drafted?
Isaiah Likely has an ADP around pick 106 (round 9), while Mark Andrews goes closer to pick 127 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Isaiah Likely or Mark Andrews?
Expert consensus ranks Isaiah Likely (TE13) ahead of Mark Andrews (TE16) for 2026.
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