Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson?

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 LikelyT.J. Hockenson
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 0 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead
TE6#4–#9edgeTE16#12–#19
Week 9TE7#2–#10edgeTE9#5–#13
Week 9 projection (PPR)12.2edge10.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #84 overalledge7 #132 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+27 ranks · +236 val+4 ranks · +19 val
Rostered92%68%
Bye86
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 T.J. Hockenson?
Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10) and T.J. Hockenson at TE9 (range #5–#13). Projections: 12.2 vs 10.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson?
Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9) vs T.J. Hockenson TE16 (range #12–#19). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaiah Likely for T.J. Hockenson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #84 overall and T.J. Hockenson #132, 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.