Should I start Connor Heyward or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+15.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Isaiah Likely over Connor Heyward for Week 7 PPR: 16.1 projected points versus 0.5.

Connor Heyward: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
Isaiah Likely: 23.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

16.1FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Connor Heyward

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified16.1

ESPN14.3

Sleeper12.7

FantasyPros—

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 23.3 fantasy points.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Isaiah Likely projects for 16.1 points in PPR scoring, 15.7 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 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.