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: Week 7 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.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Larger role incoming?
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Head coach Brian Callahan told reporters Friday that Dike has earned more opportunities as a wide receiver, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Tennessee's wide receiver corps underwhelmed in the Week 1 loss to the Broncos, but Dike emerged as one of the team's few bright spots. The 2024 fourth-round pick from Florida tallied 156 total return yards, including a 71-yard kickoff return to put the Titans in field-goal range right before halftime. Callahan told reporters that he's been impressed with Dike's play thus far, suggesting his offensive snap share will increase in Week 2 against the Rams. He figures to slot in as the Titans' third or fourth wide receiver Sunday.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Primary impact on special teams
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Dike did not record a catch on his lone target in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos. He added one rush for nine yards.
Dike got his lone touch on a play from scrimmage on an end around early in the second quarter. However, he made his presence felt as a returner, picking up 144 yards on four kickoff returns and 12 yards on one punt return. Dike made a significant impact just before halftime, when he returned a kick 71 yards to allow the Titans to convert a field goal with six seconds remaining in the second quarter.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Rotates in after Ayomanor
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Dike recorded one reception (on two targets) for six yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Dike received his first target early in the third quarter, notably rotating in after Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson. His first opportunity was a deep shot from Brandon Allen, and Dike then hauled in his next target for a six-yard gain. Dike also returned one kickoff for 32 yards, which could be one of his primary roles to begin the regular season.
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Titans' Chimere Dike: Joins Cam Ward in Tennessee
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The Titans selected Dike in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 103rd overall.
Tennessee adds a wideout to pair alongside top pick Cam Ward. Dike is an interesting receiver prospect who played five years in college, beginning at Wisconsin and then finishing at Florida in 2024. The production is not eye-popping; he never reached 1,000 yards or 50 catches in a season, and he had just one year with more than two receiving touchdowns. However, a closer look shows Dike to be a bit of a technician with his routes, and he was extremely efficient at Florida with a 64 percent catch rate at 12.0 yards per target. His combine performance put him on the radar as an early Day 3 player with a 4.34 40 yard dash and a 128-inch broad jump. Dynasty players will pay attention to his age (23) but there's still some upside here, especially if Ward becomes the franchise player Tennessee envisions.
