Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely was one of three tight ends to receive targets from Lamar Jackson during their 41-38 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Likely kept finding himself in the right place at the right time during Lamar Jackson scrambles. He finished the game with three receptions on three targets for 13 yards and two scores. His biggest score of the day was on the receiving end of a fantastic play by Jackson when he recovered a bobbled snap, stiff-armed a lineman, and found Likely in the back of the end zone to make it a three-point game near the end of the fourth. Moving forward, now that Charlie Kolar has been more in the mix, Likely's usage could fluctuate even more.
Oct 6, 2024 6:40 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely led the tight end group in receiving again but didn't ultimately make much of a difference in a blowout victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Coastal Carolina product finished with one reception for 26 yards on two targets. His counterpart, Mark Andrews, only received one target and failed to catch it. Likely's Week 1 performance is starting to look like a big outlier, as both tight ends have combined for just eight receptions and 107 yards since then. Likely seems to be the better of the two, as Andrews has posted goose eggs in the last two games, but neither one of them has contributed much towards a fantasy win. The Ravens will go on the road in Week 5 and take on one of their AFC North rivals in the Cincinnati Bengals.
Sep 30, 2024 10:56 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is in the same boat as Mark Andrews, which sounds like it should be a good thing if it's based on last season, but in reality, it makes the lives of fantasy managers very difficult. Head coach John Harbaugh talked about Andrews and the tight end group having more of a rotational squad that will see more or less time based on matchup and game plan. That means we could see a big Likely week, such as Week 1, and then we could see a game where the two TEs get two targets and four yards combined like Week 3. The inconsistency of either tight end's targets and playing time makes them both harder to trust in Week 4 against a stout passing defense like the Buffalo Bills. After Likely's big performance in Week 1, he finished as the TE22 and TE51 the last two weeks, respectively. Likely comes in as a low-end TE2, which is more of a risky dart throw if any fantasy managers need to start him in this matchup.
Sep 27, 2024 11:33 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely came crashing down in Week 2 after a huge effort in Week 1 made him one of the hottest waiver wire additions in all of fantasy football. The Coastal Carolina product went from 12 targets and nine receptions against the Kansas City Chiefs to three targets and two receptions against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. After posting a TE1 finish in half-PPR formats, he fell right down to TE21. Likely's success comes down to matchups, game script, and whether or not Mark Andrews is getting heavily game-planned against. The Dallas Cowboys present a tougher matchup for the passing game, but they showed some holes and weaknesses against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Likely only saw an 8.9% target share in Week 2 which is something fantasy managers can't rely on, and that moves him down the list and onto the bench.
Sep 20, 2024 11:00 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely couldn't replicate the same magic from Week 1 as he came up with a disappointing performance in the 26-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The third-year tight end recorded two receptions for 26 yards on three targets and was doubled up by Mark Andrews in receptions and almost in yards. Likely's fantasy value is going to be volatile as the passing game seems to have a different hot hand each week. On top of that, there will be changing tight end priorities while the offensive line goes through a rough patch to start the year. Likely will look to create more separation in Week 3 when the Ravens take on the Dallas Cowboys in a big road game.
Sep 15, 2024 10:25 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely became the waiver addition of the week after a huge performance against the Kansas City Chiefs. While Mark Andrews helped with the lack of blocking from the offensive line, Likely was finding plenty of separation to the tune of a 100-yard game. Now, the Ravens have a committee at tight end with both of them playing a bigger part in the passing game than a lot of wide receivers. If Andrews has to help out blocking again, Likely could be in line for another big game. The Raiders tight end coverage isn't the best, but they do have Maxx Crosby to worry about. The ultimate decider between Likely and Andrews comes down to the game script, but Likely should be a high-end TE2 even if he doesn't garner 30% of the target share as he did in Week 1.
Sep 13, 2024 9:43 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely posted a huge performance in the 20-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday and almost became the game's savior. The 24-year-old saw 12 targets in the season opener and caught nine of them for 111 yards and a touchdown. His biggest play of the night came during the first snap of the fourth quarter when Likely caught a pass from a scrambling Lamar Jackson, ran down the sideline with some shifty moves, and walked into the end zone for a 49-yard score. Then, with time running out, Likely hauled in a difficult catch in the back of the end zone for what everyone thought was a touchdown. After a video review, it showed that his toe was on the end line and it was unfortunately waved off. As far as the first game goes, Likely seemed to be the TE1 on the team while Mark Andrews only saw two targets.
Sep 6, 2024 8:58 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely said he's focused on learning all of the receiving positions in Year 2 of offensive coordinator Todd Monken's scheme. "It's being a chess piece, being anywhere 'Monk' needs me to be in this offense -; whether it's in the slot, in-line, in the backfield, split out wide by myself," Likely said. "The more you know, the more you can stay on the field." The Ravens already have All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews, but the team wants to get both Andrews and Likely on the field more at the same time in 2024. In eight games after Likely stepped in for the injured Andrews last year, he caught 25 passes for 372 yards and six touchdowns. With an expanded role in 2024, Likely could be a TE2 in fantasy, but his ceiling will remain limited as long as Andrews stays healthy.
Jun 24, 2024 2:53 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has been behind All-Pro veteran Mark Andrews to begin his NFL career, but his flashes of upside could lead the team to implement even more 12 personnel in 2024. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Likely has continued to impress this offseason. "Likely's work in OTAs and minicamp gave Monken even more reason to polish those multiple tight end sets," Zrebiec wrote. "From making highlight-reel one-handed catches in the middle of the field, to finding openings underneath, to pulling away from defenders after receptions, Likely looked like a player who will be hard to keep off the field." The Coastal Carolina product averaged 13.9 PPR fantasy points per game in six contests with Andrews sidelined last season. He has top-five upside if Andrews has to miss any time this year, and he might even have rare value from a backup tight end in fantasy football.
Jun 19, 2024 4:11 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely secured his first-ever postseason touchdown in the Divisional Round, finishing with two catches for 34 yards and a touchdown in the team's 34-10 victory over the Texans. With Mark Andrews (ankle) still sidelined, Likely took on the role of the team's primary tight end and continued to make significant plays in his absence. Andrews returned to practice this week, increasing the likelihood of his return for the AFC Championship game next week. The Ravens will host either the Bills or Chiefs, both ranking in the top 10 in DVOA against the pass. These teams have effectively defended tight ends throughout the season, and Likely's value would diminish in any format if Andrews makes his return.
Jan 20, 2024 9:13 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely proved that he could be a big-time playmaker in the team's offense ever since Mark Andrews (ankle) went down with an ankle injury in Week 11. In that short span, Likely caught 21 of his 30 targets for 322 yards and five touchdowns. In comparison, he had just nine receptions for 89 yards on 10 targets in the 10 games prior. Add in the fact that the Texans rank as one of the worst teams against opposing tight ends and you would have a recipe for success. However, Andrews is listed as questionable for this contest, so if he plays, then Likely loses a lot of fantasy value. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on Andrews' status before deciding to play Likely or not.
Jan 19, 2024 12:18 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely found the end zone once more during the first half of the 17-10 loss in Week 18. The young tight end continues to fill in admirably for the All-Pro Mark Andrews. He finished the season finale with two catches for 31 yards and a touchdown on two targets. Since taking over as the starter in Week 12, he's hauled in 21 of his 28 targets for 322 yards and five touchdowns. Not only has he proven to be a high-quality pass-catcher, but Likely has flashed some tremendous athletic ability, especially for the position. He and the Ravens will get some well-deserved rest with the bye in the first round of the playoffs.
Jan 7, 2024 12:07 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely erupted in Sunday's 56-19 decimation of the Miami Dolphins, catching two of his three passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Likely's first score was an awesome one-handed catch on the run for 35 yards to close out a 28-point first half for the Ravens, and his second TD was of the shorter variety from seven yards out in the third quarter. The highly talented 23-year-old has been incredibly hit or miss in his career without Mark Andrews (ankle) in the lineup, but he's averaging 3.8 catches on 5.2 targets for 58.2 yards with four total scores over his prior five contests, with at least 40 yards in each game. Likely has looked like a diamond in the rough for the past two years, but he could be starting to polish into a more consistent contributor. If Andrews is unable to make a return during Baltimore's postseason, Likely should have a very important role to fill during their run.
Jan 1, 2024 2:23 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has played a huge role in the offense ever since Mark Andrews (ankle) went down in Week 11. During that time, Likely ranks fifth among tight ends in routes run per team dropback with 80.5% and he's in the top ten for receiving yards with 249. On top of that, there are only four other tight ends with more touchdowns than him in the same span. The Miami Dolphins are right in the middle of the pack against opposing tight ends and allow 11.5 fantasy points per game in PPR formats. With Zay Flowers (calf) currently listed as questionable, Likely may even have a bigger role in the passing game. Fantasy managers can consider him a TE1 again this week.
Dec 29, 2023 6:54 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely wasn't able to continue his hot streak as he ended up producing TE2 value in Week 16, but he proved to be an important piece to this offense. Likely ended the game with three receptions for 56 yards on four targets. He was tied with Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor for the second-most targets behind Zay Flowers. His value shines through even more in PPR formats, but given how thin the tight end position is in fantasy football, Likely can always finish near the top of the position in any given week. He'll take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 17.
Dec 26, 2023 10:25 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has now seen at least six targets in each of the team's last three games. In that time, since Week 12, he has the sixth-highest percentage of routes run per dropback with 80%. In that same span, Likely has an 18.2% target share and he's been able to post a catch rate of 77.8%. The matchup against the San Francisco 49ers presents a tougher situation as they're slightly above average against opposing tight ends and the pass-rush will cause some issues. If there's one thing Lamar Jackson is known for though is that he's going to target the tight end as a safety valve. Likely carries TE1 value again despite the tough matchup.
Dec 24, 2023 9:24 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has now delivered back-to-back TE1 performances while taking over for Mark Andrews (ankle). He's gotten a lot more comfortable in the offense and Lamar Jackson has rewarded him with some pinpoint accurate throws. Likely finished the 23-7 win over the Jaguars with five catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on six targets. His score was the first touchdown of the game for the Ravens when he was able to get open in between multiple defenders for a 16-yard strike. Likely also delivered a highlight reel catch after a desperate scramble from Jackson, he was able to catch a pass over top of two defenders. At this point, his TE1 value should carry over to Week 16 against the 49ers.
Dec 18, 2023 8:18 AM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely finally posted a solid week against the Rams in Week 14. He's been expected to take over Mark Andrews' (ankle) role while he's out, but he hasn't turned that void into his own production until last week. In Week 15, he'll go up against the 25th-ranked team against opposing tight ends in the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reaching seven targets again is not out of the question against this defense. The bigger issue is that Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. are a bigger part of the offense right now and they could command the bulk of the receiving work again. Fantasy managers can consider him a strong TE2 with TE1 potential.
Dec 16, 2023 5:20 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely put together a big performance in the overtime win against the Rams. He caught five of his seven targets for 83 yards and a touchdown with most of his work coming from the first half of this game. Likely broke out for a 54-yard touchdown in the first quarter where he outran a couple of defenders down the sideline. The young tight end has the athleticism and talent to put up some big numbers and this matchup showed some of his potential. He'll go up against the Jaguars in Week 15 to see if he can post a game similar to this one.
Dec 10, 2023 5:41 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely registered TE1 type of metrics in Week 12 as the starter in target share and yards per route run. He has the talent to put up big performances as the starting tight end, but he has delivered a mixed bag of results so far. The good thing is that the Rams have been one of the worst teams against opposing tight ends. They rank 27th against the position and just gave up 21.2 fantasy points to Cleveland tight ends in Week 13. Likely can be considered low-end TE1 in this Week 14 matchup.
Dec 9, 2023 11:52 AM EST
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