TE Isaiah Likely, BAL (1 Viewer)

[Team Smokin']

Freiermuth on a bye week, Knox was in, just dropped Knox for Likely. I like watching this rookie play, and it's MNF.

 

[Faust]

Isaiah Likely caught 1-of-5 targets for a 24-yard touchdown in the Ravens' Week 9 win over the Saints.​

With Mark Andrews (shoulder, knee) inactive, Likely got the start and led the team with five targets. He kicked off the scoring with a 24-yard touchdown on a floater from Lamar Jackson in the first quarter and looked well on his way to a big game. But Jackson later overshot Likely on one pass before Likely late botched a red-zone target that nearly ended in an interception. Likely still led the team in receiving with his 24 yards on a night Jackson threw for just 133 on 12-of-22 passing. Andrews should be back for Week 11 against the Panthers when Baltimore comes out of its bye.
Nov 7, 2022, 11:27 PM ET

 

[xenon]

W/ a bye week and for those who didn't handcuff him, Likely may have been dropped.

W/ the uncertainty of Andrews, would the better option be the snag Likely for the handcuff or roll w/ the likes of Hayden Hurt or Kmet?

Of note I have Burrow so perhaps the stack w/ Hurst? I rolled w/ the Kmet (bye week fill in) and seems like he's getting more looks the last few weeks but I have not paid too close attention to the Bears? If I can't snag Likely or Hurst, I guess I'll have to keep Kmet in case Andrews is out again or longer...

So basically, Likely or Hurst?

Thanks for the opinions and feedback.

 

[FairWarning]

W/ a bye week and for those who didn't handcuff him, Likely may have been dropped.

W/ the uncertainty of Andrews, would the better option be the snag Likely for the handcuff or roll w/ the likes of Hayden Hurt or Kmet?

Of note I have Burrow so perhaps the stack w/ Hurst? I rolled w/ the Kmet (bye week fill in) and seems like he's getting more looks the last few weeks but I have not paid too close attention to the Bears? If I can't snag Likely or Hurst, I guess I'll have to keep Kmet in case Andrews is out again or longer...

So basically, Likely or Hurst?

Thanks for the opinions and feedback.

I haven't seen Hurst, but Kmet is breaking out now.

 

[xenon]

W/ a bye week and for those who didn't handcuff him, Likely may have been dropped.

W/ the uncertainty of Andrews, would the better option be the snag Likely for the handcuff or roll w/ the likes of Hayden Hurt or Kmet?

Of note I have Burrow so perhaps the stack w/ Hurst? I rolled w/ the Kmet (bye week fill in) and seems like he's getting more looks the last few weeks but I have not paid too close attention to the Bears? If I can't snag Likely or Hurst, I guess I'll have to keep Kmet in case Andrews is out again or longer...

So basically, Likely or Hurst?

Thanks for the opinions and feedback.

I haven't seen Hurst, but Kmet is breaking out now.

Bumping for some expert feedback and advice . Thank You

 

[zed2283]

Bump?

 

[cockroach]

Bump?

Finley

 

[Ilov80s]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

 

[Boston]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

 

[Ilov80s]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

I guess I just wonder where that obvious thought process was last year? Rookie hysteria?

 

[Boston]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

I guess I just wonder where that obvious thought process was last year? Rookie hysteria?

Probably that the WR position was really thin so maybe he could carve out a role...with Flowers, OBJ and a healthy Bateman it is gonna be really tough to be relevant.

 

[Ilov80s]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

I guess I just wonder where that obvious thought process was last year? Rookie hysteria?

Probably that the WR position was really thin so maybe he could carve out a role...with Flowers, OBJ and a healthy Bateman it is gonna be really tough to be relevant.

That does make sense

 

[Boston]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

I guess I just wonder where that obvious thought process was last year? Rookie hysteria?

Probably that the WR position was really thin so maybe he could carve out a role...with Flowers, OBJ and a healthy Bateman it is gonna be really tough to be relevant.

That does make sense

It's too bad because it would be interesting to see what he could do in a different situation without such a good TE in front of him.

 

[Shanahanigans]

I think he's still a solid hold in dynasty.

 

[Ilov80s]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

I guess I just wonder where that obvious thought process was last year? Rookie hysteria?

Probably that the WR position was really thin so maybe he could carve out a role...with Flowers, OBJ and a healthy Bateman it is gonna be really tough to be relevant.

That does make sense

It's too bad because it would be interesting to see what he could do in a different situation without such a good TE in front of him.

Yep, would be real interesting to see him with the Jets or Chargers.

 

[Ilov80s]

I think he's still a solid hold in dynasty.

and maybe an even more solid buy?

 

[Boston]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

I guess I just wonder where that obvious thought process was last year? Rookie hysteria?

Probably that the WR position was really thin so maybe he could carve out a role...with Flowers, OBJ and a healthy Bateman it is gonna be really tough to be relevant.

That does make sense

It's too bad because it would be interesting to see what he could do in a different situation without such a good TE in front of him.

Yep, would be real interesting to see him with the Jets or Chargers.

Agreed...I would love him on the Pats.

 

[Chaka]

Remember how much buzz this guy had last preseason? Weird that it's a ghost town here now. Does he exist or was it a mass delusion?

Unfortunately, I think most are resigned to the fact that as long as Andrews is healthy he really doesn't have much of a path to production.

Is Andrews back at practice?

 

[smbkrypt24]

I have him in 2 of 3 leagues and will hold. He had a heck of a game when Andrews was out. It sucks he takes up a roster spot with no real chance to start him, but I like what I saw from him in limited action.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

Probably a good time to check in on the Mandrews owner if you're tired of tying up the roster spot. However, I'm not sure why anyone in dynasty would use a roster spot on Likely in the first place if they weren't prepared for a long wait.

I get the temptation to free up the roster spot, but I went to pretty great lengths to keep this guy protected. He has shown enough when given the opportunity. If he gets more opportunity and doesn't show, then it will be time to move on. Footballers were just talking about how much talent Likely has. Always good for the herd's valuation, but more likely the Andrews owner.

 

[the spanker]

Don't scare me guys. I thought something had happened to Andrews.

 

[Faust]

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely - 'Definitely Improving!'

 

[jm192]

Andrews likely out. Who are you starting Likely over?

 

[The Gator]

Likley over Freiermuth here

 

[Gigantor_IA]

Likley over Freiermuth here

Have same choice this week. Leaning Likely.

 

[Smack Tripper]

Andrews likely out. Who are you starting Likely over?

Kincaid

 

[Pietaster2]

I’d start Likely over a Schultz or Everett or Juwan Johnson, but not over a Freiermuth or Pitts or Njoku. There are only about ten TEs I’d start over Likely tomorrow.

 

[Proteus]

In 4 leagues. 2 shares of Andrews. 2 of Waller. Replacing all 4 of them with this guy. If not now, when?

 

[jm192]

In 4 leagues. 2 shares of Andrews. 2 of Waller. Replacing all 4 of them with this guy. If not now, when?

Have we gotten word that Waller is likely out?

 

[Proteus]

Bonus: Change all team names to Not Bloody Likely

 

[Proteus]

In 4 leagues. 2 shares of Andrews. 2 of Waller. Replacing all 4 of them with this guy. If not now, when?

Have we gotten word that Waller is likely out?

Likely is the wall I’m using to deal with the likelihood

 

[Loipz]

In over my streamer Juwan

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

Deciding between Likely or Kincaid. Don’t really have a great cut candidate and no IR

 

[fatness]

It's likely that Likely will be better than last year, when he was surprisingly good. But the Ravens have more pass-catching options (Flowers, OBJ) than they had last year, so Andrews might not be as difficult for them to replace as he was last year. Likely being targeted as much as he was last year when Andrews was out? Is that likely?

 

[TampaMike19]

I’d start Likely over a Schultz or Everett or Juwan Johnson, but not over a Freiermuth or Pitts or Njoku. There are only about ten TEs I’d start over Likely tomorrow.

Think likely is a must start and vaults ahead of pat and Evan engram. Those guys are also questionable target share and crowded offense but likely has a chance of popping off vs them

 

[BobbyLayne]

Welcome to the lineup

Starting him over Muth (@SF) and Kincaid (@NYJ)

 

[Proteus]

It's likely that Likely will be better than last year, when he was surprisingly good. But the Ravens have more pass-catching options (Flowers, OBJ) than they had last year, so Andrews might not be as difficult for them to replace as he was last year. Likely being targeted as much as he was last year when Andrews was out? Is that likely?

I’m just hoping rookie factor keeps Flowers at few targets, unreliable washed up diva factor keeps OBJ a non factor, Rashod Bateman continues on his bust trajectory, Lamar’s tendency to target TEs emerges, and the fact that Andrews has been out for long enough for Likely to have been running with the 1’s at practice for a good string of days…makes it likely.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I have likely in one league. Im starting my TE1.

I could pick him up in another league, but I have Hock.

In yet another league imma stick with JuJohn.

I don’t see HOU putting up enough points to force Baltimore into a pass happy offense today. Plus Monken might want to show off his shiny new WR trio.

Week 1 I try not to get cute with my lineup. Often leads to subpar numbers.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Isaiah Likely last year had 3 games with more than 50 snaps:

• 7 targets 6-77-1
• 5 targets 1-24-1
• 13 targets 8-103-0 (Week 18)

82% and 81% route rate / 20% target share in the first two with LJax

 

[BobbyLayne]

I have likely in one league. Im starting my TE1.

I could pick him up in another league, but I have Hock.

In yet another league imma stick with JuJohn.

I don’t see HOU putting up enough points to force Baltimore into a pass happy offense today. Plus Monken might want to show off his shiny new WR trio.

Week 1 I try not to get cute with my lineup. Often leads to subpar numbers.

Blocking your league mates might still a good move though

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I have likely in one league. Im starting my TE1.

I could pick him up in another league, but I have Hock.

In yet another league imma stick with JuJohn.

I don’t see HOU putting up enough points to force Baltimore into a pass happy offense today. Plus Monken might want to show off his shiny new WR trio.

Week 1 I try not to get cute with my lineup. Often leads to subpar numbers.

Blocking your league mates might still a good move though

It’s week 1. I have no one I want to drop for him in my redraft leagues.

 

[Hartliner]

I had the option to pivot to Likely and decided to go Gerald Everett, I believe rain is in the forecast for this game and I expect it to feature the RBs more in a very winnable game.

 

[BobbyLayne]

8 games have variable rain forecasts

none are expected to be heavy & light winds everywhere I looked

 

[Gottabesweet]

I could drop Elijah Mitchell and start Likely over Freirmuth but probably passing for one week.

FBG still has Likely as TE29 in DD. Only one staff member has updated his projections 12 hours later.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I could drop Elijah Mitchell and start Likely over Freirmuth but probably passing for one week.

FBG still has Likely as TE29 in DD. Only one staff member has updated his projections 12 hours later.

Yeah you should stand pat

Mitchell is a potential league winner

I dropped Sean Tucker - decent lottery ticket but hard for RBs on bottom 5 teams to ascend

 

[Dr. No]

It's him or Schultz. Tough call

 

[neal cassady]

I could drop Elijah Mitchell and start Likely over Freirmuth but probably passing for one week.

FBG still has Likely as TE29 in DD. Only one staff member has updated his projections 12 hours later.

He’s going to keep rising in the rankings all morning. Bloom just moved him up to #3 TE.

 

[Gottabesweet]

I could drop Elijah Mitchell and start Likely over Freirmuth but probably passing for one week.

FBG still has Likely as TE29 in DD. Only one staff member has updated his projections 12 hours later.

He’s going to keep rising in the rankings all morning. Bloom just moved him up to #3 TE.

Now TE20 but unless MT updates his he won’t. Maybe I should change from consensus to just two who updated.

 

[3nOut]

Deciding between Pitts, Kincaid, and Likely with Pitts currently penciled in. With my opponent starting Allen at QB, each has his own benefits.

 

[Rookiefever]

I’m debating between likely Everett and Ferguson in two leagues. Leaning likely… week one and yeeeesh already.