Isaiah Likely
NFL player. Position: TE. Team: NYG.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE
- Team: NYG (New York Giants)
- Bye week (2026): 8
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 117
2026 Outlook
Moved to the Giants as a free agent. Operating as a big slot receiver in a role that creates fantasy-friendly usage opportunities. Malik Nabers is the No. 1 target, but Likely steps into the clear No. 2 target role immediately. The Giants desperately need reliable pass catchers, and Likely's ability after the catch creates major fantasy intrigue despite being a tight end by position. (per [[12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026)]])
Role / Depth Chart
No. 2 TE in New York offense; slots frequently, functioning more like a big slot receiver than an inline tight end.
Injury Status
Healthy entering 2026 season.
Recent News
- 2026-03-29 — 32 Fantasy Football Stats For 2026: Dalton Kincaid Breakout, Ashton Jeanty Bounceback... ([[32 Fantasy Football Stats For 2026: Dalton Kincaid Breakout, Ashton Jeanty Bounceback...]])
- 2026-05-15 — 2026 NFL offseason: Big questions about second-year players ([[2026 NFL offseason: Big questions about second-year players]])
- 2026-05-21 — Updated Dynasty Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Top 45 TEs ([[Updated Dynasty Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Top 45 TEs]])
- 2026-05-08 — 12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026) ([[12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026)]])
- 2026-03-13 — 2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for remaining free agents ([[2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for remaining free agents]])
- 2026-05-21 — NFC offseason grades: Giants and Rams understand the assignment; NFC North leaves us... ([[NFC offseason grades: Giants and Rams understand the assignment; NFC North leaves us...]])
- 2026-05-20 — Dynasty Tight Ends Rankings and Tiers ([[Dynasty Tight Ends Rankings and Tiers]])
- 2026-05-22 — 5 Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid: Tight Ends (2026) ([[5 Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid: Tight Ends (2026)]])
- 2026-05-04 — Rating the 2026 NFL Rookie Tight Ends: Post-NFL Draft Rookie Super Model Ratings ([[Rating the 2026 NFL Rookie Tight Ends: Post-NFL Draft Rookie Super Model Ratings]])
- 2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL offseason: AFC teams' best and worst deals, picks ([[2026 NFL offseason: AFC teams' best and worst deals, picks]])
Open Questions
(scoped to this player — pulled from [[Fantasy Football Open Questions]])
Sources
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