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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Isaiah Likely vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Dissly is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 3.9 PPG to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Will Dissly is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Will Dissly and Isaiah Likely are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TENew York Giants#99

Isaiah Likely

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TELos Angeles Chargers#99PPG LEADER

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Isaiah Likely

Will Dissly

Head to Head

3.4 PPG3.9 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Isaiah Likely: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Isaiah Likely is producing at 15% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Isaiah Likely vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Isaiah Likely (3.4 PPG) and Will Dissly (3.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Isaiah Likely played 14 games for the New York Giants; Will Dissly suited up 16 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Isaiah Likely had 27 catches for 307 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Isaiah Likely sits Week 11 while Will Dissly is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Isaiah Likely (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Will Dissly outscored Isaiah Likely by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Isaiah Likely's 14. That durability gap means Will Dissly contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Will Dissly scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Will Dissly saw 42 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 Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isaiah Likely	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	3.9
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	48	62
Receptions	27	32
Rec/Game	1.9	2.0
Receiving Yards	307	285
Rec Yds/Game	21.9	17.8
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	36	42
Target Share/Game	2.6	2.6
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Will Dissly at 3.9 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Isaiah Likely's 3.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isaiah Likely or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Dissly has the edge at 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Isaiah Likely and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isaiah Likely (NYG) has a bye in Week 11, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isaiah Likely or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Will Dissly outscored Isaiah Likely by 0.5 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.