Should I start Colby Parkinson or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+4.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Colby Parkinson for Week 7 Standard: 9.9 projected points versus 5.4.

Colby Parkinson: 4.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

9.9FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Colby Parkinson

TE · LARStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified9.9

ESPN8.7

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points.

Colby Parkinson

Fortified5.4

ESPN6.1

Sleeper4.0

FantasyPros—

Colby Parkinson faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 9.9 points in standard scoring, 4.6 more than Colby Parkinson. 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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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.