Giants' Isaiah Likely: Team-high seven grabs in win over Cards
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Likely caught seven of 12 targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 36-24 win over Arizona.
The targets and catches led the Giants on the day, but Likely's yardage total was well behind Malik Nabers' 112. Likely has remained an important part of the passing game with Jameis Winston under center instead of Jaxson Dart (knee), and in Winston's three appearances (two starts) the tight end has delivered a 14-112-0 line on 27 targets, seeing double-digit looks twice. Likely will look to find the end zone for the first time since the season opener in a Week 5 road clash with the Commanders.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: TEs to start
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Likely went off in Week 1 against Dallas for 27.8 PPR points. He then struggled in Week 2 at the Rams in the game where Jaxson Dart (knee) was injured, but Likely still had 10 targets for only five catches and 33 yards. Week 3 against Tennessee was awful with two catches for 13 yards on five targets, but that game was played in horrible weather. It's understandable to freak out about Likely since he's performed poorly with Jameis Winston under center, but I'm expecting Likely to rebound in Week 4 against Arizona. The Cardinals allowed David Njoku and Oronde Gadsden II to combine for seven catches for 90 yards on seven targets in Week 1, and George Kittle had six catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets in Week 3. I'm sticking with Likely as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in this matchup.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: Only two catches vs. Tennessee
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Likely caught two of five targets for 13 yards during the Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans on Sunday.
After logging 13 catches through the first two games of the regular season, Likely was held to only two receptions in Week 3, the first game with Jameis Winston as the starter instead of Jaxson Dart (knee, IR). Likely's five targets were second-most on the Giants behind Malik Nabers (six), but the scoring floors of all Giants pass catchers figure to be lower with Winston under center. That said, New York could turn the keys over to the recently acquired J.J. McCarthy if Winston continues to underwhelm. The Giants will stay home for Week 4 against the Cardinals, whose defense gave up a 6-82-2 receiving line to tight end George Kittle in a 36-30 loss to the 49ers in Week 3.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: Solid despite Dart injury
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Likely secured five of 10 targets for 33 yards in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Rams on Monday night.
Likely's first catch came on one of Jaxson Dart's three completions before he exited the game with a knee injury, and the veteran tight end remained an integral component of the air attack once Jameis Winston took over. Likely's reception and target totals were team-high figures, and he's quickly generated a 13-111-2 line on 18 targets over his first two games in a Giants uniform heading into a Week 3 home matchup against the Titans on Sunday.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: Scores twice in Week 1 win
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Likely caught all eight of his targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 28-20 win over the Cowboys.
Likely showcased excellent chemistry with quarterback Jaxson Dart, as all of their attempted connections resulted in completions, including touchdowns of 15 yards in the second quarter and two yards in the third, which turned a 7-7 tie into a 21-7 Giants lead. Malik Nabers (knee) suited up and led the team with nine targets, but no other teammate exceeded four targets or 27 receiving yards. Likely looks like an integral piece of the Giants' passing game heading into a Week 2 road game against the Rams on Monday Night Football.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: TEs to start
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Malik Nabers (knee) is expected to play in Week 1 against Dallas, but we don't know if he'll be on a snap count. Likely should benefit the most if Nabers is limited, and I expect Jaxson Dart to lean on Likely a lot in this matchup and all season. Likely will likely be second on the Giants in targets, and New York should be chasing points in this game, which means more passing from Dart. He also threw a touchdown to Daniel Bellinger in Week 18 against the Cowboys.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: Breakout potential with Giants
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Likely could emerge as the second option in the Giants' passing game behind Malik Nabers (knee), according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.
Likely signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Giants in March and has subsequently formed a strong connection with QB Jaxson Dart on and off the field. The 26-year-old tight end also has familiarity with head coach John Harbaugh from their time together in Baltimore, where Likely played from 2022 to 2025. Likely was overshadowed by Mark Andrews on the Ravens, but the former has a clear path to a larger role in New York, where Likely will be competing for targets with fellow TE Theo Johnson (shoulder), as well as a WR room that includes Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields and Odell Beckham behind Nabers.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: Developing connection with Dart
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Likely is expected to work out of the slot as the Giants' receiving tight end this season, John Fennelly of USA Today Giants Wire reports.
According to Fennelly, Likely and Jaxson Dart have already developed a connection during offseason workouts. With Likely expected to be detached from the line of scrimmage, he shouldn't be asked to block much and can focus on making plays in the passing game. Theo Johnson is expected to handle most of the traditional tight end duties for New York. Likely could soak up a good chunk of the short-area, middle-field targets vacated by Wan'Dale Robinson, who left for the Titans in free agency.
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Giants' Isaiah Likely: Signing with Giants
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Likely is in line to sign a three-year contract with the Giants, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
The initial report has it as a three-year, $40 million contract with a maximum value of $47.5 million. That's a good sign that the Giants envision Likely in a larger role than the one he typically handled in Baltimore, where Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar also played a lot of snaps at tight end. That said, the Giants still have Theo Johnson on his rookie contract and recently re-signed blocking specialist Chris Manhertz, creating plenty of competition for playing time. Likely doesn't figure to handle huge snap counts even if his receiving usage expands.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Wanted back by Baltimore
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Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday that the team would like to re-sign Likely, who is an impending free agent, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Likely enjoyed a career year in 2024, totaling a 42-477-6 receiving line, but a foot injury in training camp to begin 2025 required surgery and he then missed three regular-season games, ultimately finishing the year with career-low marks across the board and a 27-307-1 line on 36 targets. Issues compounding the tight end's struggles included a Baltimore offense that finished the year with the fewest pass attempts in the league, culminating in Jesse Minter replacing John Harbaugh as the team's head coach. If Likely were to re-sign with the Ravens, he would still be sharing snaps and targets with Mark Andrews, who remains under contract through 2027.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Adversity-filled 2025
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Likely finished the season with 27 catches for 307 yards and one touchdown on 36 targets.
It was a tough season for Likely, who was poised to build on his career year from 2024 when he had 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. Instead, Likely posted career lows across the board and also missed three games. In fairness, Likely suffered a foot injury in camp that required surgery, which could explain the drop-off in production. There were also contextual issues. Lamar Jackson missed some time, and Baltimore ended up with the sixth-fewest passing yards in the league, along with the fewest pass attempts. Likely is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and with Mark Andrews having recently inked an extension in Baltimore, it's fair to wonder if Likely will be playing elsewhere in 2026.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Blanks again Sunday
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Likely was not targeted during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots.
The fourth-year pro from Coastal Carolina has now gone without a target in each of the Ravens' last two games. In 12 contests this season, Likely has caught 22 of 31 targets for 248 yards and one touchdown. He likely won't carry much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Packers, especially if Lamar Jackson (back) is sidelined.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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It might seem crazy to trust Likely in Week 16 against New England after he did nothing in Week 15 at Cincinnati with no targets, but the Ravens barely had the ball against the Bengals with only 40 total plays. And Lamar Jackson attempted just 12 passes. The Patriots are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and eight guys this season have scored at least 11.3 PPR points against New England. I would go back to Likely as a low-end starter in deeper leagues in Week 16. Keep in mind that prior to Week 15, Likely had nine catches for 120 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets and scored 12.5 PPR points in consecutive games against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: No targets Sunday
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Likely was not targeted Sunday against the Bengals.
Likely's usage was surprising Sunday given that he had been playing better of late, including his five-catch, 95-yard game against the Bengals in Week 13. There were some factors working against Likely, though. Baltimore ran just 40 plays and possessed the ball for 20 minutes. Further, Lamar Jackson only attempted 12 passes as the team leaned on the ground game. Likely played 50 percent of the snaps, which is in line with his usual percentage, but he was not able to draw one of the few targets that were available Sunday. The Ravens host the Patriots on Sunday Night Football in Week 16.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Sleeper TEs
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Likely is hot heading into Week 15 at Cincinnati, and he's worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues. In his past two games against the Bengals and Steelers, Likely scored exactly 12.5 PPR points in each outing, but he could have done so much more. Against Cincinnati in Week 13, Likely lost control of the football just before the goal line on a 43-yard reception, resulting in a touchback. And against Pittsburgh in Week 14, Likely had a touchdown overturned after originally being called a touchdown on the field. But he should make up for any lost production this week against the Bengals, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. There have been 13 tight ends with at least 10.7 PPR points against Cincinnati, and the Bengals lead the NFL with 15 touchdowns allowed to the position. I like him as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues, and Mark Andrews is also a potential starter given the matchup.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Likely is hot heading into Week 15 at Cincinnati, and he's worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues. In his past two games against the Bengals and Steelers, Likely scored exactly 12.5 PPR points in each outing, but he could have done so much more. Against Cincinnati in Week 13, Likely lost control of the football just before the goal line on a 43-yard reception, resulting in a touchback. And against Pittsburgh in Week 14, Likely had a touchdown overturned after originally being called a touchdown on the field. But he should make up for any lost production this week against the Bengals, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. There have been 13 tight ends with at least 10.7 PPR points against Cincinnati, and the Bengals lead the NFL with 15 touchdowns allowed to the position. I like him as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues, and Mark Andrews is also a potential starter given the matchup.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 15 Waiver Priority List
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It's been a wild two weeks for Likely since he should have scored two additional touchdowns against Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Against the Bengals in Week 13, Likely lost control of the football just before the goal line on a 43-yard reception, resulting in a touchback. And against the Steelers in Week 14, Likely had a touchdown overturned after originally being called a touchdown on the field. He still scored against Pittsburgh and now has 12.5 PPR points in each of his past two games with nine catches for 120 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets over that span. This week, Likely faces the Bengals again, and Cincinnati continues to struggle with tight ends. I like Likely as a low-end starter in all leagues, and he's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: First touchdown of 2025
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Likely recorded four receptions on six targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Steelers.
Likely logged six targets for the second consecutive game, good enough for second on the team behind only Zay Flowers. While he turned in a modest yardage total, Likely caught a key four-yard touchdown pass midway through the third quarter -- his first score of the season. He also nearly had a second score with just under three minutes in the contest, though the play was overturned after originally being called a touchdown on the field. Likely has had some high-profile mistakes in the last two weeks, but he has also displayed rapport with Lamar Jackson and could be in position to close the season well.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Likely had five catches for 95 yards on six targets in Week 13 against Cincinnati, and he might have had a bigger game if he didn't lose control of the ball just before the goal line on a 43-yard reception, resulting in a touchback. It was the Bengals, which is the easiest matchup in the league, so keep that in mind. And prior to Week 13, Likely had just one game with more than 3.7 PPR points. But his upcoming schedule is great against Pittsburgh, Cincinnati again and New England, and all three teams are in the top eight in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Likely could close the season on a high note, so managers in deeper leagues should add him for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Ravens' Isaiah Likely: Has green light to face Gang Green
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Likely (calf) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Likely increased his practice participation level throughout the week, culminating in a full practice Friday. He has had a disappointing season in a contract year, recording only 12 catches for 118 yards in seven appearances.
