Should I start Isaiah Likely or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+4.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Ted Hurst III for Week 7 Standard: 9.9 projected points versus 5.1.

Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average.
Ted Hurst III: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

9.9FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.1FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified9.9

ESPN8.7

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

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

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.1

ESPN6.8

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 9.9 points in standard scoring, 4.9 more than Ted Hurst III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.