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Should I start Brandin Cooks or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+5.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Brandin Cooks for Week 7 Standard: 9.8 projected points versus 4.5.

  • Brandin Cooks: 2.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Isaiah Likely
Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified9.8
ESPN8.8
Sleeper7.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Brandin Cooks

Fortified4.5
ESPN4.4
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points.

Isaiah Likely projects for 9.8 points in standard scoring, 5.4 more than Brandin Cooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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