Ravens TE Isaiah Likely returned Sunday after missing Week 10 and leaving Week 9 early with a hamstring injury. He tied for third on the team with 5 targets and first on the team with 4 receptions in the loss to the Steelers. TE Mark Andrews, meanwhile, managed just 2 receptions for 22 yards on 3 targets
Likely ran 20 routes to Mark Andrews' 21 but out-targeted Andrews five to three. The third-year tight end was responsible for the Ravens' longest play of the day when he hauled in a 42-yard reception in the first quarter. Likely also lost a key fumble late in the first half, which immediately set the Steelers up for a 32-yard field goal with just seconds to go before halftime. Likely's 75 receiving yards are his most since Week 1 when he surprised for 9-111-1 vs. the Chiefs. He's had an inconsistent fantasy season, and is a true boom-or-bust tight end in Week 12 against the Chargers.
To make matters worse, Andrews was also out-targeted by Isaiah Likely, who caught 4-of-5 targets for 75 yards while running one fewer route than Andrews. Andrews has eclipsed 40 yards just once in his last four games, which came in Week 10 with Isaiah Likely sidelined. Fantasy managers can continue to start him, but his ceiling remains that of a low-end TE1. He and the Ravens get the Chargers in Week 12 on Monday night.
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (hamstring) practiced all week and is not listed on the final injury report. He ll be back for Sunday s showdown vs. the Steelers. Likely is a low-floor fantasy play, but his return puts a dent in TE Mark Andrews playing time and target projections.
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. That should put him on track to return for Sunday's game vs. the Steelers. Likely isn't a viable fantasy starter, but his return knocks Mark Andrews from top-5 TE to low-end TE1.