IsaiahLikely

News: 2 days agoLikely gathered in two of three targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Raiders.

Spin: After breaking out with a 9-111-1 line on 12 targets during a season-opening defeat at Kansas City, Likely had far less sway in the Ravens offense a week and a half later, tying for fourth on the team in targets behind WRs Zay Flowers (11) and Rashod Bateman (four) and fellow TE Mark Andrews (five). Likely wasn't looked at by QB Lamar Jackson until the second quarter, and his last two targets had to wait until the fourth period. Managers may have to ride the seesaw that is Likely this season, with his next chance to bounce back next Sunday in Dallas.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: As Likely enters his third pro season, his fantasy ceiling is tied to the health of teammate Mark Andrews. In the six games Likely started last season, with Andrews out (ankle), he averaged 13.9 PPG from Weeks 12-18, including three games of 18 or more points. However, in the games with Andrews on the field (Weeks 1-11), Likely averaged only 1.6 PPG. He has the ability to uncover and he's slippery after the catch, but as long as Andrews is in the mix, Likely simply doesn't carry enough fantasy value to be drafted.