Isaiah Likely or Travis Kelce?

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

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Isaiah LikelyTravis Kelce
Rest of season
5 of 7 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 2 rank Travis Kelce ahead
TE6#4–#9edgeTE10#4–#13
Week 9TE7#2–#10edgeTE9#5–#13
Week 9 projection (PPR)12.212.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #84 overalledge8 #106 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+27 ranks · +236 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered92%94%
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 9, Isaiah Likely or Travis Kelce?
Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10) and Travis Kelce at TE9 (range #5–#13). Projections: 12.2 vs 12.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Travis Kelce?
Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #4–#13). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely 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 #84 overall and Travis Kelce #106, 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.