Who Should I Start? Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely

Tuesday, November 25, 9:54 PM

Across 11 games this season, Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo has recorded 35 receptions for 377 yards on 46 targets. While Okonkwo's numbers don't jump off the page, the one thing he has provided is a stable floor. The 26-year-old has recorded at least three catches and 35 receiving yards in seven out of 11 outings, including at least 40 receiving yards in three out of his last four games. Okonkwo and rookie Gunnar Helm are splitting tight end reps in Tennessee, but Okonkwo has played at least 60% of the Titans' offensive snaps in every game but one so far this season. Okonkwo's upside is capped by the playing time split and Tennessee's team-wide offensive struggles. However, he could have some appeal as a deep-league streaming option for fantasy managers heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Saturday, November 22, 11:57 AM

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has yet to post a breakthrough performance and hasn't found the end zone yet this season. That's a big difference from his six touchdowns and four double-digit fantasy point finishes from last year. Likely has also been dealing with some nagging injuries for most of the year, which could be playing a part in everything. The New York Jets are 15th against opposing tight ends this season, and have only given up one touchdown and 160 yards to the position over the last four weeks. While Likely should see an extra target or two with Rashod Bateman (ankle) sidelined, it doesn't seem like a prime time for a breakout performance. He's currently projected as a low-end TE2, leaving him outside of the fantasy radar in most leagues.