Should I start Isaiah Likely or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+6.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Khalil Herbert for Week 7 Standard: 10.0 projected points versus 3.3.

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

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 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.

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.7

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros—

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7.

Isaiah Likely projects for 10.0 points in standard scoring, 6.7 more than Khalil Herbert. 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.