Who should I start in Week 9, Dawson Knox or Isaiah Likely?

Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Dawson Knox at TE46 (range #39–#86) and Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10). Projections: 2.9 vs 12.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Dawson Knox or Isaiah Likely?

Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Dawson Knox TE51 (range #47–#54) vs Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Dawson Knox for Isaiah Likely?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dawson Knox is ranked #387 overall and Isaiah Likely #84, so Isaiah Likely carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Dawson Knox or Isaiah Likely?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Isaiah Likely
Rest of season: Isaiah Likely — 2 of 2 experts
Trade value: Isaiah Likely

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	Dawson Knox	Isaiah Likely
Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Dawson Knox ahead · 2 rank Isaiah Likely ahead	TE51#47–#54	TE6#4–#9edge
Week 9	TE46#39–#86	TE7#2–#10edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	2.9	12.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	2 #387 overall	10 #84 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-57 ranks · -39 val	+27 ranks · +236 val
Rostered	2%	92%
Bye	7	8
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Dawson Knox or Isaiah Likely?: Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Dawson Knox at TE46 (range #39–#86) and Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10). Projections: 2.9 vs 12.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dawson Knox or Isaiah Likely?: Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Dawson Knox TE51 (range #47–#54) vs Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dawson Knox for Isaiah Likely?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dawson Knox is ranked #387 overall and Isaiah Likely #84, so Isaiah Likely carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.