Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson?

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 — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Isaiah Likely

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Isaiah LikelyJuwan Johnson
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 0 rank Juwan Johnson ahead
TE6#4–#9edgeTE20#16–#21
Week 9TE7#2–#10edgeTE20#16–#24
Week 9 projection (PPR)12.2edge8.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #84 overalledge6 #136 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+27 ranks · +236 val-28 ranks · -159 val
Rostered92%48%
Bye88
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson?
Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10) and Juwan Johnson at TE20 (range #16–#24). Projections: 12.2 vs 8.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson?
Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9) vs Juwan Johnson TE20 (range #16–#21). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Juwan Johnson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #84 overall and Juwan Johnson #136, 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.