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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Mostly silent in Week 2
Isaiah Likely gathered in two of three targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Raiders.After breaking out with a 9-111-1 line on 12 targets during a season-opening defeat at Kansas City, Likely had far less sway in the Baltimore Ravens offense a week and a half later, tying for fourth on the team in targets behind WRs Zay Flowers (11) and Rashod Bateman (four) and fellow TE Mark Andrews (five). Likely wasn't looked at by QB Lamar Jackson until the second quarter, and his last two targets had to wait until the fourth period. Managers may have to ride the seesaw that is Likely this season, with his next chance to bounce back next Sunday in Dallas.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Stellar night spoiled by inches
Isaiah Likely caught nine of 12 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Baltimore Ravens' 27-20 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday night.Likely was the surprise leader in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night for either squad, outperforming both teammate Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce as the standout tight end in the opener. Likely's night would have been that much more memorable had he been able to keep his right toe from landing slightly out of the back of the end zone on a spectacular would-be touchdown grab as time expired in regulation. Likely had already scored a 49-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, eluding two defenders on his way to the end zone, and it appears he's set to continue in at least a version of the expanded role he enjoyed in the latter portion of last season when Andrews was injured. Likely will look to build on the breakout Week 1 effort in a home battle versus the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 15.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Impresses throughout OTAs
Isaiah Likely was one of Baltimore's standouts during spring practices, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.With Rashod Bateman positioned as their No. 2 WR and Nelson Agholor the No. 3, the Baltimore Ravens may often prefer passing from two-TE formations using Likely and Mark Andrews together. Even if that's the case, Likely will have a hard time drawing enough targets to be a fantasy starter when Andrews is healthy, especially because Baltimore also has FB Patrick Ricard taking some skill-position snaps. Likely caught nine passes through his first 11 games last year before exploding for a 21-322-5 receiving line over the final six weeks of the regular season (28 targets) while Andrews was out with a leg/ankle injury. If nothing else, Likely should be a functional fantasy starter in the event Andrews misses games again.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Arrow pointing up after Year 2
Isaiah Likely finished his second NFL season with 30 catches for 411 yards and five touchdowns on 40 targets over 17 regular-season games. He added four catches for 50 yards and a touchdown in two postseason games.Though the tight end's target count dropped from 60 to 40, with most of his looks coming during Mark Andrews' lengthy absence, his counting stats and efficiency both ticked up significantly. Likely bumped his catch rate from 60 percent to 75 and his yards per target from 6.2 to 10.3 while topping his rookie totals for receiving yards and touchdowns. Though Andrews is still a major factor in the Baltimore Ravens' passing game when healthy, Likely is overqualified to be a traditional No. 2 tight end. Baltimore's wide receiver corps is still a work in progress beyond Zay Flowers, however, so there could be more opportunities for the TEs. Likely has downfield ability and plenty of experience working from the slot (231 of 567 snaps in 2023) so his role could expand during his second year in OC Todd Monken's scheme.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Catches touchdown against Texans
Isaiah Likely recorded two receptions on three targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 34-10 win over the Texans.The Baltimore Ravens passed the ball only 22 times, limiting the volume for pass catchers in the offense. Despite having relatively few opportunities to impact the game, Likely accounted for the team's third-longest play from scrimmage with a 19-yard catch in the third quarter and subsequently caught a 15-yard touchdown in the final quarter of the contest. With the performance, he now has six touchdowns in his last six games. Even if Mark Andrews (ankle) returns, Likely shouldn't completely disappear from the offense in the AFC Championship Game against either the Bills or Chiefs.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Another TD in Week 18
Isaiah Likely hauled in both of his targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 17-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.Likely continued his recent tear with a 27-yard catch in the second quarter for his fifth touchdown over his last five contests. The late-season standout produced the best fantasy line for Baltimore despite just two targets in the loss to Pittsburgh. Likely has generated 17 receptions off 20 targets with 282 yards and five scores while replacing injured starter Mark Andrews (ankle). The latter is still eyeing a potential return from IR during the Ravens' upcoming playoff run, which will begin either Jan. 20 or Jan. 21 for the AFC divisional playoffs. Likely has proven in recent weeks that he can produce usable fantasy numbers on low target totals, but he would still take a considerable hit in value if and when Andrews returns.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Two big touchdowns Sunday
Isaiah Likely caught two passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns on three targets in Sunday's 56-19 win over the Dolphins.Likely's three targets might look like low usage at a glance, but the Baltimore Ravens had a big enough lead that they were rotating in backups in the fourth quarter, and if the game had been more closely contested the Ravens might have had more reason to go back to Likely. Two touchdowns on three targets will usually do the trick, though, and there's no doubt that Likely's two touchdowns -- especially his one-handed catch and run for 35 yards -- were both game-breaking plays for the Ravens. Likely's rare ball skills and slick running after the catch have made him a crucial part of the Ravens' breakout offense over the last two weeks. As long as Lamar Jackson is producing, Likely figures to be in a good spot going forward no matter the opponent.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Racks up 56 yards
Isaiah Likely recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 56 yards in Monday's 33-19 win over the 49ers.Likely finished tied for second on the team in targets and second in yards, but he narrowly missed out on a bigger game when he was tackled at the 1-yard line early in the second quarter -- a drive that was finished on the next play by Gus Edwards. Likely later delivered a 34-yard reception to help set up a field goal to account for the majority of his production, and he now has a catch of more than 20 yards in three consecutive contests. He's also topped 50 yards in every game in that span.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Leading receiver in Week 15 win
Isaiah Likely caught five of six targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars.Likely scored a 16-yard touchdown with 1:12 left in the first half before setting up a second-half Gus Edwards touchdown run with a 26-yard catch down to the 4-yard line. After opening the season on a 12-game touchdown drought, Likely has scored in each of Baltimore's last two games. He'll likely operate as Baltimore's top tight end for the rest of the regular season and possibly beyond while Mark Andrews (ankle) recovers. Likely has 14 catches on 19 targets for 193 yards and two touchdowns in three games since Andrews went down, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 16 against the 49ers on Monday Night Football.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Breaks out against Rams
Isaiah Likely recorded five receptions on seven targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-31 win over the Rams.Likely started his second game in the absence of Mark Andrews (ankle), and he delivered season-best marks in every statistic. The majority of his production came on a 54-yard touchdown reception late in the first quarter, on which he went in motion and was completely lost by the defense as he streaked wide open down the sideline. While Odell Beckham and Zay Flowers will be prioritized in the offense, Likely should keep a consistent role for the rest of the regular season.
Isaiah Likely
#80 TE / Baltimore Ravens / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 247 lb Age: 24 College: C. Carolina Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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- 94%
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- 25