Trey McBride vs Isaiah Likely
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Trey McBride this week, and it isn't close: 5.5 projected points separate them (18.0 vs 12.6).
Trey McBride faces DEN, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Isaiah Likely faces HOU, the 28th-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 Trey McBride, and it isn't close: 60.2 points of value over replacement separate them (107.6 vs 47.3).
The draft market agrees: Trey McBride goes first at ADP 32.2 vs 136.6 for Isaiah Likely.
| Trey McBrideARI | Isaiah LikelyNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | DEN | HOU | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 18.0 | 12.6 | McBride +5.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #13 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 299.9 | 239.6 | McBride +60.2 pts |
| Points per game | 17.6 | 14.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 107.6 | 47.3 | McBride +60.2 |
| Overall rank | #15 | #29 | McBride by 14 |
| Position rank | TE1 | TE4 | |
| Market ADP | 32.2 | 136.6 | Likely +104.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 8 |
Should I start Trey McBride or Isaiah Likely in Week 7?
Start Trey McBride this week, and it isn't close: 5.5 projected points separate them (18.0 vs 12.6).
Should I draft Trey McBride or Isaiah Likely in 2026 fantasy football?
Trey McBride. He projects 299.9 fantasy points with 107.6 value over replacement, vs 239.6 points and 47.3 for Isaiah Likely (TE, PPR).