Should I start Deven Thompkins or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+13.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Isaiah Likely over Deven Thompkins for Week 7 Half-PPR: 13.0 projected points versus 0.1.

Deven Thompkins: 1.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Isaiah Likely: 19.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

13.0FF projected

↑ +1.5 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deven Thompkins

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified13.0

ESPN11.5

Sleeper10.0

FantasyPros—

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 19.3 fantasy points.

Deven Thompkins

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Deven Thompkins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 13.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 13.0 more than Deven Thompkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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