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

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+8.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Isaiah Likely over Jordan Watkins for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.8 projected points versus 4.8.

Isaiah Likely: 19.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
Jordan Watkins: 0.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

12.8FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jordan Watkins

WR · SFStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified12.8

ESPN11.5

Sleeper10.0

FantasyPros—

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 19.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Jordan Watkins

Fortified4.8

ESPN6.2

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros—

Jordan Watkins faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 12.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 8.0 more than Jordan Watkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.