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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Isaiah Likely vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Tyler Warren over Isaiah Likely in 2026.

Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG in 2025 to Isaiah Likely's 3.4, a 5.5 point per game edge. Warren also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 14, which steadies his weekly floor.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 8.9 PPG and 825 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Isaiah Likely (3.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tyler Warren as the starter and Isaiah Likely as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TENew York Giants#99

Isaiah Likely

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Isaiah Likely

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

3.4 PPG8.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Isaiah Likely: Unranked TE. Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Isaiah Likely is producing at 15% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Isaiah Likely vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Isaiah Likely (New York Giants) finished the 2025 season averaging 3.4 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Tyler Warren (Indianapolis Colts) came in at 8.9 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyler Warren carries a 5.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 yards, while Isaiah Likely profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 27 catches). In weeks where Isaiah Likely finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Isaiah Likely is off Week 11 and Tyler Warren Week 13. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyler Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Isaiah Likely is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Isaiah Likely (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored Isaiah Likely by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Isaiah Likely's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isaiah Likely vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isaiah Likely	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	8.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	48	151
Receptions	27	76
Rec/Game	1.9	4.5
Receiving Yards	307	817
Rec Yds/Game	21.9	48.1
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	36	112
Target Share/Game	2.6	6.6
Age	26	24
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyler Warren holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.9 points per game. Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isaiah Likely or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Isaiah Likely and Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Isaiah Likely and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isaiah Likely (NYG) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isaiah Likely or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Warren outscored Isaiah Likely by 5.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.