George Kittle vs Isaiah Likely
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start George Kittle this week, and it isn't close: 3.9 projected points separate them (16.6 vs 12.6).
George Kittle faces WAS, the 1st-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Isaiah Likely faces NO, the 24th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes George Kittle, and it isn't close: 16.3 points of value over replacement separate them (52.3 vs 36.0).
The draft market agrees: George Kittle goes first at ADP 88.6 vs 136.6 for Isaiah Likely.
| George KittleSFO | Isaiah LikelyNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | WAS | NO | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 16.6 | 12.6 | Kittle +3.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #1 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 245.1 | 228.8 | Kittle +16.3 pts |
| Points per game | 14.4 | 13.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 52.3 | 36.0 | Kittle +16.3 |
| Overall rank | #31 | #44 | Kittle by 13 |
| Position rank | TE4 | TE5 | |
| Market ADP | 88.6 | 136.6 | Likely +48.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 8 |
Should I start George Kittle or Isaiah Likely in Week 6?
Start George Kittle this week, and it isn't close: 3.9 projected points separate them (16.6 vs 12.6).
Should I draft George Kittle or Isaiah Likely in 2026 fantasy football?
George Kittle. He projects 245.1 fantasy points with 52.3 value over replacement, vs 228.8 points and 36.0 for Isaiah Likely (TE, PPR).