Isaiah Likely vs Hunter Henry
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Isaiah Likely this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.1 vs 8.0).
Isaiah Likely faces WAS, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Hunter Henry faces LV, the 6th-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 Isaiah Likely: a clear but modest edge of 11.4 points of value over replacement (-39.6 vs -51.0).
The draft market agrees: Isaiah Likely goes first at ADP 136.6 vs 154.5 for Hunter Henry.
| Isaiah LikelyNYG | Hunter HenryNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | WAS | LV | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 9.1 | 8.0 | Likely +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 30) | #3 | #6 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 138.9 | 127.5 | Likely +11.4 pts |
| Points per game | 8.2 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -39.6 | -51.0 | Likely +11.4 |
| Overall rank | #115 | #127 | Likely by 12 |
| Position rank | TE13 | TE16 | |
| Market ADP | 136.6 | 154.5 | Henry +17.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Hunter Henry in Week 5?
Start Isaiah Likely this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.1 vs 8.0).
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Hunter Henry in 2026 fantasy football?
Isaiah Likely. He projects 138.9 fantasy points with -39.6 value over replacement, vs 127.5 points and -51.0 for Hunter Henry (TE, PPR).