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Rest of 2026 · after Week 6 · updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:55 PM EDT

George Kittle or Isaiah Likely: rest of season?

George Kittle holds the narrow rest-of-season edge over Isaiah Likely in PPR. The current PPR ranks are TE#4 and TE#6.

This is a rest-of-season roster and trade decision. For this week's lineup only, use the linked start/sit comparison.

ROS lean
Photograph of George Kittle

George Kittle

SF · Full
PPR rankTE#4
FTT rating39.5
Recent PPG17.1

Recent workload: 6.8

Snap share: 89%

Schedule: Demanding

Rated games: 11

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Isaiah Likely

NYG · Full
PPR rankTE#6
FTT rating38.4
Recent PPG18.3

Recent workload: 10.3

Snap share: 80%

Schedule: Demanding

Rated games: 11

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Scoring-format verdict

Who ranks higher in PPR, Half PPR and Standard?

FormatHigher ROS rankGeorge KittleIsaiah LikelyRating gap
PPRGeorge KittleTE#4 · 39.5TE#6 · 38.41.1
Half PPRIsaiah LikelyTE#5 · 39.0TE#4 · 39.60.6
StandardIsaiah LikelyTE#5 · 39.2TE#3 · 40.51.3
Why the order looks this way

Value, production, workload and runway.

Two high-interest tight ends close enough in the current rest-of-season model to create a real roster or trade decision.

George Kittle: 17.1 recent PPR points per game, 6.8 opportunities and a demanding remaining schedule. Isaiah Likely: 18.3 recent PPR points per game, 10.3 opportunities and a demanding remaining schedule.

Current redraft value remains the anchor. Recent results, opportunity, snap share and remaining positional schedule can move the order within guarded limits.

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Questions, answered

Who should I roster rest of season: George Kittle or Isaiah Likely?

George Kittle holds the narrow rest-of-season edge over Isaiah Likely in PPR. George Kittle is TE#4 in the current PPR rankings.

Should I trade George Kittle for Isaiah Likely?

The current rest-of-season order favors George Kittle. Price the deal in the redraft calculator before accounting for roster needs and the other pieces in the offer.

Does the scoring format change the answer?

PPR favors George Kittle, Half PPR favors Isaiah Likely, and Standard favors Isaiah Likely.

Is this the same as a weekly start/sit decision?

No. This comparison weighs the remaining season. The start/sit page focuses only on the current week's projection, matchup and availability.