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

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+4.8 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Isaiah Likely over Rico Dowdle for Week 7 Half-PPR: 13.0 projected points versus 8.2.

Isaiah Likely: 19.3 FP recent scoring average.
Rico Dowdle: 6.4 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 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

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

8.2FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified8.2

ESPN7.0

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 13.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.8 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 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.