Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Has green light to face Gang Green
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Likely (calf) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Likely increased his practice participation level throughout the week, culminating in a full practice Friday. He has had a disappointing season in a contract year, recording only 12 catches for 118 yards in seven appearances.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Likely (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Likely couldn't practice in any capacity Wednesday, so it's encouraging to see him handling limited reps Thursday. Quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) also returned to practice for Baltimore on Thursday, handling full reps. If Likely is able to upgrade to a full session Friday, he could avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's game against the Jets and handle his usual No. 2 tight end role behind Mark Andrews.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Likely (calf) did not practice Wednesday.
Likely appears to have picked up a new calf injury during Baltimore's win over the Browns in Week 11, in which he secured two of three targets for 15 yards. He'll have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field before Sunday's game against the Jets. If Likely misses any time, top tight end Mark Andrews will figure to see a slight uptick in receiving opportunities.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Limited practice Wednesday
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Likely (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Likely was on the field for 56 percent of the Ravens' snaps on offense in the team's Week 10 win over the Vikings, catching two of his four targets in the contest for 17 yards. The tight end has two more chances to upgrade his participation level ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, but Likely's fantasy impact has been modest most weeks while working in a timeshare that has favored fellow TE Mark Andrews.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Contrarian DFS Play
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Sometimes the contrarian tight end is a good tight end I don't think will be rostered. Sometimes, like this week, it's a bargain basement special who could give big value. Isaiah Likely is a bit of both. He's only $4,800 on FanDuel, and just had a 17% targets share last week. The last time the Ravens played the Browns they could not get Derrick Henry going. If that happens again it could be a high volume passing game for Lamar Jackson, which would benefit Likely.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Season-best yardage total in win
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Likely secured three of four targets for 60 yards in the Ravens' 28-6 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.
The third-year tight end came into the night with just a 5-26-0 line on five targets over his first four appearances of the season, so Thursday's performance qualified as a breakout effort. More than half of Likely's yardage came via a 35-yard grab on the final play of the first quarter, and he logged one more target than position mate Mark Andrews on the night. With his first productive game of 2025 under his belt, Likely may be more involved in the offense going forward while working with a now healthy Lamar Jackson.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Minimal production against Chicago
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Likely caught both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
Likely secured two targets for the second straight game and continued to play a minimal role in the Ravens' offensive attack. The 25-year-old tight end played 36 of Baltimore's 62 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Mark Andrews (37) and ahead of Charlie Kolar (25). Likely has now recorded just five catches for 26 yards through his first four games this season. As long as Andrews is healthy, Likely will have limited upside as a pass catcher and should see inconsistent usage, making him difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. With that said, the return of quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) should open up things in the passing game and lead to more opportunities for the veteran going forward. Up next for the Ravens is a Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Records two catches against Rams
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Likely secured both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Rams.
Likely's 81 percent offensive snap share was his highest mark of the season. Additionally, his two targets were the most he's seen through three games. With that said, Likely was unable to get much going, as the Ravens' offense continued to struggle without quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) in the lineup. Though the 25-year-old tight end should continue to split time with Mark Andrews going forward, the possible return of Jackson after the team's Week 7 bye should help Likely see an uptick in production. Nonetheless, fantasy managers would be wise to take a wait-and-see approach when Jackson returns before putting Likely into their lineups. Following the bye, the Ravens will host the Bears on Oct. 26.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: One grab in loss
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Likely secured his lone target for 12 yards in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.
Likely's catch against the Texans on Sunday was his first of the season. The 25-year-old tight end played 23 of the Ravens' 43 offensive snaps, just behind Mark Andrews (25). Andrews led all tight ends in both receptions (2) and targets (3). With Cooper Rush operating as Baltimore's starting quarterback as Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is sidelined, the offense struggled to get much going in the contest. If Rush continues to start, the potential success of all Baltimore pass catchers is capped until Jackson returns. With that said, Likely should continue to play significant snaps but faces an uphill battle for consistent opportunities. The Coastal Carolina product will have his next chance to take a step forward in the Ravens' offense in a Week 6 matchup against the Rams.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Not targeted in season debut
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Likely failed to draw a target in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Making his season debut after missing the Ravens' first three games while recovering from foot surgery, Likely played 25 of the Ravens' offensive snaps Sunday, just behind fellow tight end Mark Andrews (30). Though the 25-year-old Likely was a non-factor in Baltimore's aerial attack, Andrews drew a team-leading eight targets in the contest. Likely should certainly see his role grow as he gets acclimated coming off the injury, but his chances of making an impact Week 5 versus Houston could be inhibited with starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) at risk of missing the contest.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Active versus Chiefs
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Likely (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Likely, who underwent a procedure during training camp to address a small fracture in his foot, missed the Ravens' first three games, but after upgrading to full practice participation Friday, the tight end was deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. In his return to the mix against Kansas City, Likely will bolster a Baltimore TE corps that also includes Mark Andrews -- who is on the heels of recording a 6-91-2 line on six targets Week 3 -- and Charlie Kolar. In that context, it remains to be seen what Likely's volume will be out of the gate, but as the season progresses, there should opportunities for both Andrews and Likely to produce in Baltimore's offense.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: In line for season debut
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Likely (foot) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game at Kansas City, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
After missing the first three contests of the campaign due to his recovery from foot surgery, Likely is poised for his first game action since Jan. 11, 2025 following a full practice Friday. His status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but Likely is expected to play second fiddle to fellow tight end Mark Andrews while he gets eased back in following a long layoff.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Another limited practice Thursday
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Likely (foot) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, offensive coordinator Todd Monken noted Thursday of Likely, "Hopefully we get (him) back this week. He adds another tool for us." The tight end has missed the Ravens' first three games this season while recovering from foot surgery, but his continued ability to practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Logs limited practice
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Likely (foot) was deemed a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice.
Per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, coach John Harbaugh said earlier Wednesday that he hopes to have Likely -- who has missed the Ravens' first three games -- back in uniform Sunday against the Chiefs. In such a scenario, Likely would bolster a TE corps that was led in Week 3 by Mark Andrews, who caught all six of his targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-30 loss to the Lions on Monday night.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Officially limited at practice
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Likely (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Likely is practicing for the second time since he underwent left foot surgery in late July, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, and the Baltimore Banner reports that the tight end said Wednesday his return is coming "very soon." It looks as though Likely could have a chance to make his regular-season debut Monday versus the Lions, though in order to avoid an injury designation for Week 3 he'll almost certainly need to upgrade to full reps at practice Friday and/or Saturday. Once cleared to retake the field, Likely will join Mark Andrews atop Baltimore's tight end depth chart.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Likely (foot) has missed the first two games of the season, but he's starting to increase his activity level in practice and could be ready for Week 3 against Detroit. Given his upside -- and Mark Andrew's struggles with two catches for 7 yards on four targets in two games -- Likely could emerge as a weekly starter in all leagues sooner rather than later. He's worth stashing in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Increasing activity level
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Likely (foot) was in uniform and doing a workout in front of members of the Ravens athletic training and medical staffs Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Zrebiec adds that Likely has "definitely upped his activity level," but at this stage it doesn't look like the tight end will be available Sunday against the Browns. In the event that he's officially ruled out later Friday, Likely would then presumably target a potential return to game action Monday, Sept. 22 against the Lions.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Still yet to practice this season
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Likely (foot) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Likely has yet to practice since having surgery to repair a fracture in his foot which he suffered in late July. He's trending toward a second consecutive absence to begin the 2025 campaign. Mark Andrews failed to capitalize on Likely's absence in Week 1, posting only one catch for five yards against the Bills, but Andrews looks set to work as the clear top option among Baltimore's tight ends again when the Ravens host the Browns in Week 2.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Likely (foot) didn't play in Week 1 at Buffalo, but it appears like he's close to a return to action. It's time to stash him if you have an open roster spot, and he could emerge as the No. 1 tight end in Baltimore sooner rather than later. Andrews had a quiet game against the Bills with one catch for 5 yards on one target, and Likely could prove to be the top playmaker at the position in Baltimore right away. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB in all leagues.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Dodges IR to start year
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The Ravens didn't place Likely (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Likely hasn't practiced since late July and is considered uncertain for Week 1 after summer surgery, but he apparently has a shot to be ready at some point in September. An absence could free up more targets and snaps for a slew of teammates, including tight ends Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar and depth receivers DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and Devontez Walker.
