Should I start Eric Saubert or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+9.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Eric Saubert for Week 7 Standard: 10.0 projected points versus 0.9.

Eric Saubert: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

10.0FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Eric Saubert

TE · SEAStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified10.0

ESPN8.7

Sleeper7.5

FantasyPros—

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

Eric Saubert

Fortified0.9

ESPN0.8

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

Eric Saubert faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 10.0 points in standard scoring, 9.1 more than Eric Saubert. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.