Should I start Isaiah Likely or Justin Joly this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+9.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Justin Joly for Week 7 Standard: 9.8 projected points versus 0.1.

Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
Justin Joly: 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

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

Justin Joly

TE · MIAStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NYJ

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%.

Justin Joly

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Justin Joly faces NYJ in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 9.8 points in standard scoring, 9.7 more than Justin Joly. 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.