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Should I start Dean Connors or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+9.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Dean Connors for Week 7 Standard: 10.0 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
  • Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Isaiah Likely
Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified10.0
ESPN8.8
Sleeper7.4
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Dean Connors faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 10.0 points in standard scoring, 9.9 more than Dean Connors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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