Isaiah Likely or Michael Mayer?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Isaiah Likely
  • Rest of season: Isaiah Likely — 4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Isaiah Likely

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Isaiah LikelyMichael Mayer
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead
TE6#5–#9edgeTE30#23–#42
Week 6TE4#3–#4edgeTE24#23–#25
Week 6 projection (PPR)13.6edge7.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #82 overalledge5 #189 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+40 ranks · +326 val+94 ranks · +153 val
Rostered90%10%
Bye813
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 6, Isaiah Likely or Michael Mayer?
Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE4 (range #3–#4) and Michael Mayer at TE24 (range #23–#25). Projections: 13.6 vs 7.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Michael Mayer?
Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #5–#9) vs Michael Mayer TE30 (range #23–#42). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Michael Mayer?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #82 overall and Michael Mayer #189, 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.