Isaiah Likely or Kyle Monangai?
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 — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Isaiah Likely
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Isaiah Likely | Kyle Monangai | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 2 rank Kyle Monangai ahead | #91#86–#107edge | #129#69–#170 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX51#23–#59edge | FLX174#103–#242 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 12.2edge | 3.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #86 overalledge | 7 #126 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +25 ranks · +214 val | -19 ranks · -117 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 73% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Thumb) · DNP → DNP · 0.01789% 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 Kyle Monangai?
- Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10) and Kyle Monangai at RB55 (range #36–#71); on the flex board it is #51 vs #174. Projections: 12.2 vs 3.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Kyle Monangai?
- Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9) vs Kyle Monangai RB34 (range #24–#44). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Kyle Monangai?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #86 overall and Kyle Monangai #126, 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.