Titans' Chimere Dike: Full practice session Thursday
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Dike (quad) practiced fully Thursday.
Dike was limited during Wednesday's session, but the wideout's return to a full practice Thursday clears the way for him to be available for Sunday's game against the Browns. Despite being on the field for 76 percent of the Titans' snaps on offense in the team's Week 13 loss to the Jaguars, Dike caught just one of his four targets for eight yards and carried once for one yard in the contest, though he did maintain his key role in the return game. In terms of his Week 14 fantasy lineup viability, Dike profiles as a hit-or-miss option in formats that don't factor in the yardage that he racks up as a returner.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Dike (quad) was limited at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Dike was on the field for 76 percent of the Titans' snaps on offense in the team's Week 13 loss to the Jaguars, a game in which the wideout caught just one of his four targets for eight yards and carried once for one yard. Dike has two more chances to work fully before Tennessee's Week 14 injury statuses are posted Friday.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Primary impact on special teams
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Dike recorded one catch (on four targets) for eight yards in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Jaguars. He also had five punt returns for 76 yards and three kickoff returns for 76 yards.
Dike's inconsistency this season has mirrored that of the Tennessee offense as a whole, as he has at least 40 receiving yards in three of his last six games and under 20 in the remaining three. While his receiving line was a disappointment, Dike has gained a more consistent role in the offense, commanding at least four targets in four of his last six games. He also remains the team's primary returner on special teams.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Sleeper WRs
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We'll see if Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) will play in Week 13 against Jacksonville, but I still like Dike as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues even if Ayomanor is active. He missed Week 12 against Seattle, and Dike had a solid game with five catches for 44 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. This is now two games in his past four outings with at least seven targets, and he scored at least 15.4 PPR points in each of those games. Jacksonville has allowed four receivers in the past three games to score at least 15.2 PPR points, and Dike could help Fantasy managers in deeper leagues in Week 13.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Dike had a solid game in Week 12 against Seattle with five catches for 44 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, and he should continue to be the No. 1 receiver in Tennessee with Calvin Ridley (leg) out for the season. This is now two games this season with at least seven targets, and Dike scored at least 15.4 PPR points in each contest. The Titans have some favorable upcoming games against Jacksonville in Week 13, San Francisco in Week 15 and New Orleans in Week 17, and Dike can be a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues in those matchups. He's worth adding in all leagues for at least 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Scores twice in loss
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Dike recorded five receptions on seven targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Seahawks. He added a punt return for 90 yards and a touchdown and five kickoff returns for 98 yards.
Dike was at the center of Tennessee's second-half comeback effort, which began with his 90-yard punt return for a score. He also brought the Titans within six points on a one-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter. Dike took advantage of the absence of Calvin Ridley (leg) and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring), and he should play a key role in the offense for the rest of his rookie campaign.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Could lead depleted Titans WR room
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Dike (chest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, while Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) has been ruled out, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The Titans are without Calvin Ridley (fibula) for the rest of the season, and Ayomanor will join him on the sidelines Sunday. Their absences could open the door for Dike and Van Jefferson to see more targets, with Mason Kinsey and James Proche also vying for increased opportunities. Dike posted 163 receiving yards and a touchdown in a two-game span Weeks 7 and 8, but he hasn't exceeded 17 receiving yards in any other game.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Good to go
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Dike (chest) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Dike missed the end of Sunday's 16-13 loss to Houston but is fine for Week 12 against Seattle. With Calvin Ridley (leg) out of the season and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) not practicing, Dike and Van Jefferson may be the top WRs for Tennessee this Sunday. Mason Kinsey and James Proche are the other healthy options on the active roster.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Returns to practice
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Dike (chest) returned to practice Wednesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Dike was evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's 16-13 loss to Houston, and while he cleared concussion protocol, he missed the rest of the game with a chest injury. A quick return to practice suggests he's on track to play Sunday against the Seahawks, whereas teammate Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday. Fellow Titans wideout Calvin Ridley (leg) is out for the season, leaving Ayomanor, Dike and Van Jefferson as the top three wide receivers.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Dealing with chest issue
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Dike cleared concussion protocol but sustained a chest contusion during Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Texans, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Dike was evaluated for a concussion and ruled out at halftime, but it turns out he is dealing with a different issue, this one with his chest. The rookie wideout came into Week 11 with 21 catches (on 33 targets) for 194 yards and one touchdown over nine games. Veteran wideout Calvin Ridley, who was the team's second-leading receiver coming into Sunday, also sustained a season-ending broken fibula, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. Dike will have a week to recover before the Week 12 game versus Seattle next Sunday; otherwise, Van Jefferson and Mason Kinsey will have to step up behind Elic Ayomanor (hamstring).
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Won't return Sunday
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Dike (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Texans.
With Calvin Ridley (ankle) also ruled out for the rest of the contest, Elic Ayomanor, Van Jefferson and Mason Kinsey are now slated to handle the Titans' WR duties. Dike and Ridley will thus target a return to action next Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Impact on special teams
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Dike recorded one catch on three targets for five yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chargers. He also returned three punts for 98 yards and a touchdown, as well as four kickoffs for 117 yards.
Dike had been breaking out as a receiver in recent weeks, but he showcased his overall playmaking ability in Sunday's loss. He returned a punt 67 yards for a touchdown late in the first quarter, bouncing off a few tacklers before streaking down the right sideline into the end zone. Dike otherwise took a disappointing step back as a pass catcher, as this marked his first game without multiple catches since Week 4.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Week 9 Adds (WR Preview)
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Dike has played 70% of the offensive snaps over the past two weeks and scored at least 16 PPR Fantasy points in both games. The Titans are desperate for playmakers, and Dike is making them. He could be a boom or bust WR3 at least until Calvin Ridley gets back.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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Dike has stepped up in the past two weeks against New England and Indianapolis with 11 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets, and he scored at least 16.4 PPR points in each game. Calvin Ridley (hamstring) has missed those two games, and we'll see if Ridley can return in Week 9 against the Chargers, although Tennessee has a bye in Week 10. Additionally, Ridley could be a trade candidate, so the Titans might decide to move on from him and feature Dike and Elic Ayomanor (28 percent rostered), who had four catches for 52 yards on eight targets against the Colts in Week 8. Dike is worth adding in all leagues for at least 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB, and Ayomanor is worth adding for 1 percent.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Leading receivier on eight targets
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Dike corralled seven of eight targets for 93 yards while taking his only carry for one yard in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Dike was able to follow up his first career touchdown in Week 8 with a new career high in receiving yards Sunday. The Florida product has seen his role balloon in the two games following head coach Brian Callahan's departure, with 163 of the rookie's 189 receiving yards this season coming in the Titans' last two contests. Dike has quickly developed a strong rapport with rookie QB Cam Ward, making the former an intriguing fantasy option against the Chargers next Sunday. His Week 9 value will be solidified if Calvin Ridley (hamstring) is forced to miss a third straight contest.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Week 8 Waiver Priority List
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Dike had his first big game in the NFL with four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 7 against New England. He scored on a 38-yard touchdown against the Patriots, and we'll see if this is something he can build on to close the season, especially if Calvin Ridley (hamstring) remains out. It will be hard to trust Dike with Cam Ward struggling, and we've seen fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor flash some potential as well this year. But in deeper leagues, you can add Dike for 1 percent of your remaining FAB to see if he is ready to be more productive moving forward as a key member of the Titans receiving corps.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Role continues to expand
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Dike recorded two receptions on five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 22-21 win over the Cardinals.
Dike matched his season high in targets while also surpassing a 50 percent offensive snap rate for the first time in his career. His stat line wasn't particularly notable, but he did finish in a three-way tie for the team lead in targets. Dike will likely remain buried in priority in the offense behind Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor and Chig Okonkwo, so there's no clear path to Dike contributing more consistently despite some positive signs regarding his involvement.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Not targeted in Week 4
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Dike was not targeted in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Texans. He recorded one rush for minus-four yards.
Dike was on the field for 35 percent of offensive snaps, but his only impact on the game came on special teams. He remained Tennessee's primary kick returner and averaged 23.5 yards on six attempts.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Stays involved
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Dike recorded three receptions on four targets for two yards in Sunday's 41-20 loss to the Colts. He added two rushes for three yards as well as six kick returns for 162 yards.
Dike looked to have his first career touchdown on a jet sweep midway through the third quarter, though the play was reviewed and it was determined he went out of bounds at the one-yard line. He also commanded four targets for the second consecutive game, though his increased role has resulted in only one total receiving yard on five catches.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: First catches as pro
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Dike recorded two catches on five targets for minus-one yard in Sunday's 33-19 loss to the Rams. He added two rushes for nine yards.
Dike saw a spike in his role in the Titans' offense, logging 27 snaps and four total touches. He didn't contribute much with the opportunity, though it was still encouraging to see him gain his footing in the offense early in his rookie campaign.
