Isaiah Likely (TE, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues

ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues

ANALYSIS: With the potential season-ending injury for superstar Ravens TE Mark Andrews, it’s second-year TE Isaiah Likely who’s being called to step up in his place. That came on display on Sunday night when Likely assumed the starting TE position for Baltimore in their 20-10 win on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The former Coastal Carolina Chanticleer answered the call by leading the Ravens in receiving yards on the night. Likely finished with four receptions for 40 total yards, seeing six targets in the process.

QB Lamar Jackson has loved to target the tight end position throughout the years. We’ve seen that on display in the past two seasons when Andrews finished in the top three of total targets at the position for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, respectively.

It’s worth noting that these are not the same offensive schemes the Ravens have had in years past and Likely is not the same player as Andrews. That being said, Likely is an incredibly athletic pass-catcher and last night’s performance proved that he is a trusted target for Lamar moving forward.

Likely has served as a direct replacement when Andrews has missed time. In games Andrews has missed dating back to last season, Likely has averaged roughly 41 yards per game on three receptions. This includes a 103-yard, eight-catch outing in Week 18 of last year.

Last night, Likely saw a 73% snap share and a 93.8% route participation. This type of usage at such a scarce position like tight end won’t be available on the waiver wire for the rest of the season. Fantasy managers should look to pick up Likely as a viable plug-and-play option for the rest of the season.

More Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 66% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is the TE10 for the year, averaging 7.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While the Steelers' passing attack has been inconsistent this season, the veteran tight end has played well lately. He has five receiving […]

Mike Fanelli 2 weeks ago

Jalen McMillan (WR, TB) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has been one of the top pass catchers in fantasy football lately. The rookie wide receiver is the WR10 over the past four weeks, averaging 4.8 receptions on 6.3 targets for 60.5 receiving yards and […]

Mike Fanelli 2 weeks ago

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints Clyde Edwards-Helaire recently joined the team after spending his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Furthermore, he made his team and season debut in the week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran running back had […]

Mike Fanelli 2 weeks ago

Julius Chestnut (RB, TEN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has had little fantasy football impact this season. The veteran running back is the RB101 for the year, averaging 0.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he got some work on offense last week in […]

Mike Fanelli 2 weeks ago

Trey Benson (RB, ARI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson has missed the past two games because of an ankle injury. Hopefully, the rookie running back can play in Sunday’s season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The Cardinals could be without James Conner in Week […]

Mike Fanelli 2 weeks ago