The Baltimore Ravens (2-5) will visit the Miami Dolphins (2-6) in Week 9. 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 Likely Playing in Week 9?
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 Likely in Week 9?
It would be nearly impossible to split the tight end duties any more down the middle than what we saw from the Ravens over the weekend, and until that changes, this is a “if you have two, you have none” situation.
If you’re bullish on the Isaiah Likely profile like I am, you can feel good about him running twice as many routes as Mark Andrews in play-action situations. I think the younger tight end is the more likely of the two to rip off the chunk play, and the run-fake action opens up all sorts of opportunities to make good on that upside.
There’s hope that Likely can earn the more advantageous role on a weekly basis as we trend toward winter, but as things stand right now, I still give the veteran the slight edge due to his edge in TD equity.
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 9
Likely is projected to score 7.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Likely to have 3 receptions for 31 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Ravens at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 73 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.