Isaiah Likely or Travis Kelce?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Isaiah Likely
  • Rest of season: even on the consensus3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Travis Kelce

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Isaiah LikelyTravis Kelce
Rest of season
1 of 4 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 3 rank Travis Kelce ahead
TE11#9–#12TE10#8–#12
Week 3TE5#4–#7edgeTE8#5–#9
Week 3 projection (PPR)11.812.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #122 overall9 #98 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-3 ranks · -17 val-3 ranks · -26 val
Rostered90%93%
Bye85
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 3, Isaiah Likely or Travis Kelce?
Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE5 (range #4–#7) and Travis Kelce at TE8 (range #5–#9). Projections: 11.8 vs 12.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Travis Kelce?
The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Isaiah Likely TE11 (range #9–#12) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #8–#12). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Travis Kelce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Travis Kelce?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #122 overall and Travis Kelce #98, so Travis Kelce 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.