Isaiah Likely A Sneaky DFS Play And Streamer
Isaiah Likely looks like he will operate as Lamar Jackson's No. 1 tight end in the Week 1 game against the Houston Texans. Mark Andrews (quad) is not expected to play, meaning Likely will enter the fantasy radar as the 2023 NFL season kicks off. The 23-year-old caught two touchdowns in two games where Andrews was inactive and Lamar Jackson was active last season, so he's set up to be an interesting DFS play at his reduced cost and could be worth streaming in deep season-long fantasy leagues. There's a chance the Ravens get out to an early big lead and keep things on the ground, and its wide receiver group is as deep as it has been in the Lamar Jackson era. All that said, Likely isn't bust-proof, but has plenty of upside.
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Isaiah Likely An Intriguing Option Against Bills
Isaiah Likely will regain a big role in the offense as they head to Buffalo to take on Josh Allen and company in the divisional round. Likely was tied for the most targets against the Steelers last week, and led the wide receivers and tight ends in receptions and yards. In Week 4, the running backs dominated both on the ground and through the air for the Ravens, but the Bills have changed considerably since then. Likely will probably take on a bigger role as a pass-catcher with Mark Andrews helping on the offensive line and Zay Flowers (knee) listed as doubtful. Likely could be a sneaky option in DFS tournaments.
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Isaiah Likely A Low-End Option Against Steelers
Isaiah Likely displayed some pretty big flashes of fantasy relevance throughout the regular season. Moving into the Wild Card round against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he'll benefit from Zay Flowers (knee) being ruled out. The last time the Ravens took on the Steelers, Likely found the end zone with three receptions for 29 yards. He doesn't automatically become a must-start because Mark Andrews is still the number-one option while Rashod Bateman presents a deep threat. Likely should be more involved, but has a lower floor for fantasy managers looking to deploy him in DFS lineups.
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Isaiah Likely Sees Five Targets Against Browns
Isaiah Likely moved into a bigger role partway through the game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday after Zay Flowers (knee) left the game. The 24-year-old finished with three catches for 38 yards on five targets but wasn't able to find the end zone. In his third season, Likely set career highs in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. He has shown flashes of starting tight end abilities as he finished in the top 20 for fantasy points per game at the position, but remains behind Mark Andrews. He'll likely see some more opportunities during their first playoff game though with Flowers probably sidelined.
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Isaiah Likely Snags A Touchdown In Win Over Texans
Isaiah Likely was incredibly efficient with his only target of the night on Christmas. He registered one reception for a nine-yard touchdown on one target during the 31-2 blowout over the Houston Texans. The game script called for a lot more carries on the ground (43) compared to pass attempts (17). While both tight ends continue to be viable options for Lamar Jackson, they don't always produce fantasy-relevant games at the same time. Likely will look to find the end zone again in their regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns.
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