Isaiah Likely or Josh Whyle?
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 — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: Isaiah Likely
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Isaiah Likely | Josh Whyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 1 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 0 rank Josh Whyle ahead | TE6#4–#9edge | TE69#61–#76 |
| Week 9 | TE7#2–#10edge | TE82#78–#85 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 12.2edge | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #84 overalledge | 2 #403 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +27 ranks · +236 val | -6 ranks · -3 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 1% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.01849% to play |
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, Isaiah Likely or Josh Whyle?
- Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10) and Josh Whyle at TE82 (range #78–#85). Projections: 12.2 vs 0.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Josh Whyle?
- Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9) vs Josh Whyle TE69 (range #61–#76). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Josh Whyle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #84 overall and Josh Whyle #403, 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.