Hunter Henry vs Isaiah Likely
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Hunter Henry by 1.2 points of value over replacement (-51.8 vs -53.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Isaiah Likely first (ADP 136.3 vs 155.0). If the model is right, Hunter Henry is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Hunter HenryNWE | Isaiah LikelyNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 128.4 | 127.2 | Henry +1.2 pts |
| Points per game | 7.6 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -51.8 | -53.0 | Henry +1.2 |
| Overall rank | #134 | #136 | Henry by 2 |
| Position rank | TE15 | TE16 | |
| Market ADP | 155.0 | 136.3 | Henry +18.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Should I draft Hunter Henry or Isaiah Likely in 2026 fantasy football?
Hunter Henry. He projects 128.4 fantasy points with -51.8 value over replacement, vs 127.2 points and -53.0 for Isaiah Likely (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.