ISAIAH LIKELY NEWS

All clear to face Steelers Likely (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Likely will return from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. After being a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Likely practiced without limitations Thursday and Friday. While Likely's healthy, he will likely continue to cede most of the targets among Ravens tight ends to Mark Andrews, which had usually been the case in the weeks leading up to Likely's injury.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Thursday Likely (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact The full session should clear the way for Likely to return to action Sunday in Pittsburgh after he sat out the Ravens' Week 10 win over the Bengals due to the hamstring injury. His absence last week freed up a larger role in the passing game for top tight end Mark Andrews (6-68-1 receiving line on seven targets), but the expected return of Likely in Week 11 will presumably lower Andrews' fantasy ceiling. As for Likely himself, he's failed to come close to matching his lofty production in the Ravens' loss to the Chiefs in Week 1, when he caught nine balls for 111 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. In his subsequent eight appearances combined, Lively has been contained to a 15-160-2 line on 22 targets.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Likely (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Likely didn't practice last week and ended up missing a 35-34 win over the Bengals on Thursday. It was his first absence of the season, and a return to practice Wednesday suggests he has a shot to make it back for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Likely (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Likely missed last Thursday night's thrilling win over the Bengals, but the extended time off appears to have done him some good. With Likely sidelined last week, Mark Andrews played a season-high 87 percent of the offensive snaps and drew a season-best seven targets in the passing game, finishing with a 6-68-1 receiving line. Likely's return would be a ding to Andrews' fantasy stock and again make this a three-man tight end group, including Charlie Kolar.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Likely Returns to Ravens Practice; Kyle Hamilton Working Out The Ravens could get TE Isaiah Likely back on the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Kyle Hamilton, Isaiah Likely Not at Bonus Ravens Practice Ravens DE Brent Urban is back. Mike Tomlin ruled out Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Not practicing yet Likely (hamstring) wasn't on the field Tuesday for the Ravens' practice session, Giana Han of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Likely hasn't practiced in any fashion since tweaking his hamstring in the Ravens' Week 9 win over the Broncos. The Ravens will have three more practices this week, and Likely will need to get back on the field in some capacity Wednesday through Friday to have a chance at returning from a one-game absence Sunday against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson off injury report; TE Isaiah Likely out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is off the injury report for Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but tight end...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out for Thursday Likely (hamstring) won't play Thursday night against the Bengals.

Impact Likely was listed as a 'DNP' over the last three days, and he'll sit Thursday's game out and target a potential return to action Nov. 17 against the Steelers. In his absence, Mark Andrews is slated to lead the Ravens' TE corps versus Cincinnati, with Charlie Kolar also mixing in.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson Not Practicing for Ravens, Isaiah Likely Still Sidelined Lamar Jackson isn't at Tuesday’s practice, while Isaiah Likely missed his second straight session.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Sidelined for practice Tuesday Likely (hamstring) wasn't on the field for Tuesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Likely had been previously listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, and with Tuesday being the Ravens' only full practice before Thursday's matchup with the Bengals, the tight end looks to be at real risk of missing his first game of the season. The injury may explain why Likely was held to a season-low 31 percent snap share in the Ravens' Week 9 win over the Broncos. If Likely were to sit out Thursday's contest, Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar could see increased reps, and fullback Patrick Ricard -- who caught a three-yard touchdown in Week 9 -- could also see the field more frequently as a blocker.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson Practices, But Isaiah Likely Doesn't to Start Bengals Week Defensive end Brent Urban (concussion) is still sidelined. The banged-up Bengals have several players in question.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Listed as DNP on Monday Likely (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's a new injury for Likely, who had yet to miss a single practice rep all season through nine weeks. The Ravens have a quick turnaround this week ahead of a Thursday night date with the Bengals. If Likely is unable to go, Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar would handle tight end duties, and Baltimore could opt to use more three-wide sets with Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and newcomer Diontae Johnson.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Best game since opener Likely caught all four of his targets for 47 yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns.

Impact This was Likely's highest catch and yardage output since his eye-opening season opener against the Chiefs. Though Likely didn't cash in a touchdown, he was still efficient as he caught everything thrown his way on a strong 12.0 YPT clip. His best catch came on a 25-yard gain that set up an eventual touchdown to Mark Andrews in the third quarter. Likely is up to 24 catches for 271 yards and three touchdowns on 33 targets this season and draws a matchup against the Broncos in Week 9.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Best game since opener Likely caught all four of his targets for 47 yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns.

Impact This was Likely's highest catch and yardage output since his eye-opening season opener against the Chiefs. Though Likely didn't cash in a touchdown, he was still efficient as he caught everything thrown his way on a strong 12.0 YPT clip. His best catch came on a 25-yard gain that set up an eventual touchdown to Mark Andrews in the third quarter. Likely is up to 24 catches for 271 yards and three touchdowns on 33 targets this season and draws a matchup against the Broncos in Week 9.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs in Week 7 Likely caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Monday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Despite leading all Baltimore tight ends in offensive snaps (35), Likely was not much of a factor in the Ravens victory of the Buccaneers on Monday night. Teammate Mark Andrews, however, had his first big game of the season, catching all four of his targets for 41 yards and two touchdowns. The 24-year-old Likely caught just two passes for the second-straight week, and it is possible he could see his role in the offense continue to be diminished by Andrews' possible rise to his former production levels. Nonetheless, Likely is extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 8 matchup against the Browns.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees four targets Sunday Likely had two catches for 27 yards on four targets Sunday against the Commanders.

Impact Likely came back to earth Sunday after nabbing two touchdowns against the Bengals in Week 5. He actually saw his highest target volume since Week 1 but it only amounted to two catches and 27 yards. It's encouraging that Likely played significantly more snaps (46) than Mark Andrews (34) but Andrews had his best pass-catching performance of the season and could start commanding a bigger share of the targets going forward. Still, Likely has promising peripheral metrics for targets per route (25.8%) and yards per route run (2.13), and with tight end production down league-wide, he actually ranks as TE5 in total fantasy points this season.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Isaiah Likely Juke Adds Extra Sauce to 18-Yard Pickup Ravens TE Isaiah Likely leaps to make an 18-yard pickup in the third quarter vs. the Commanders.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Cover Story: Isaiah Likely Has Gone From Basketball to Baller Thanks to basketball, deceptive athleticism, and a fiery competitiveness, Isaiah Likely has become a top baller in the Ravens’ offense.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Pops for two TDs against Cincy Likely caught all three of his targets for 13 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-38 overtime win over the Bengals.

Impact Lamar Jackson threw four TDs on the day, and three of them went to tight ends, including a pair of short scoring tosses to Likely in the third and fourth quarters. The third-year player has three touchdowns on only 16 catches through five games, and he hasn't seen more than three targets in a contest since his career-high 12 in Week 1 against Kansas City. Likely will remain a TD-dependent fantasy option in Week 6 against the Commanders.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for two TDs against Cincy Likely caught all three of his targets for 13 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-38 overtime win over the Bengals.

Impact Lamar Jackson threw four TDs on the day and three of them went to tight ends, including short scoring tosses to Likely in the third and fourth quarters. The third-year player has three touchdowns on only 16 catches through five games, and he hasn't seen more than three targets in a contest since his career-high 12 in Week 1 against Kansas City. Likely will remain a TD-dependent fantasy option in Week 6 against the Commanders.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage again Likely had one catch for 26 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the Bills.

Impact Likely's usage continues to be a fraction of what it was in the season opener when he drew 12 targets. He made a splash with his lone catch Sunday night with an impressive leaping grab for a 26-yard gain that was Baltimore's longest completion of the night. Likely is playing a healthy snap-share at 60 percent over the first four games. However, Baltimore has gone to a more run-heavy approach of late and is mixing and matching its tight-end personnel. This development is not only limiting Likely's chances but the entire group of pass catchers as a whole. The Ravens have attempted fewer than 20 passes in each of the last two games, both of which were wins. Likely and the Ravens head to Cincinnati to face the Bengals in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Isaiah Likely Leaps for 28-Yard Grab Ravens TE Isaiah Likely makes a big play on the first snap of Baltimore's third offensive drive.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Frustrating usage again Likely had one catch for four yards on one target Sunday against the Cowboys.

Impact The last two weeks have been a far cry from Likely's electric season opener when he caught nine passes for 111 yards. Likely has combined for three catches for 30 yards over the last two weeks and has drawn just four targets. Baltimore's game plan was unexpected in general as Likely and Charlie Kolar played more snaps than Mark Andrews. Likely paced the tight end group with a 62 percent snap share, but that's hardly a consolation for fantasy managers. Baltimore won't go to the air just 15 times most weeks, so this should be an anomalous stat line for Likely. Still, it's difficult to square Baltimore's pass-catching rotation after three very different game plans through the first three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly silent in Week 2 Likely gathered in two of three targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Raiders.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE