Should I start Isaiah Likely or Josh Oliver this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+9.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Josh Oliver for Week 7 Standard: 9.8 projected points versus 0.0.

Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
Josh Oliver: INJURY_RESERVE.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

9.8FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Josh Oliver

TE · MINStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified9.8

ESPN8.7

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

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%.

Josh Oliver

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Josh Oliver faces IND in Week 7. INJURY_RESERVE

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.