The Baltimore Ravens (1-5) will host the Chicago Bears (4-2) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Isaiah Likely.
Is Isaiah Likely Playing in Week 8?
Likely is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Ravens’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Isaiah Likely in Week 8?
The Ravens have been outscored 98-33 in the three games since Isiah Likely debuted, a stretch that included the Lamar Jackson injury and two missed games from the former MVP. Game script and generalized ineptitude have been a problem, but this has been a near even split in terms of field time at the tight end position.
Weeks 4-6
- Mark Andrews: 111 snaps and 66 routes run
- Isaiah Likely: 107 snaps and 65 routes run
The team has had no issue running Likely out there, but he’s been out-targeted 17-3 by Andrews over that stretch as he works into game shape.
With Jackson back in a favorable spot this week, I think we get a more clear picture of what the Ravens are thinking for the remainder of the season.
I don’t think you can play either with any level of confidence: that said, I do believe we get clarity and that’ll give us an idea of how to play this situation moving forward.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Likely’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Likely is projected to score 8.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Likely to have 3 receptions for 32 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Bears at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
