Analysis

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.

Analysis

Likely was the surprise leader in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night for either squad, outperforming both teammate Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce as the standout tight end in the opener. Likely's night would have been that much more memorable had he been able to keep his right toe from landing slightly out of the back of the end zone on a spectacular would-be touchdown grab as time expired in regulation. Likely had already scored a 49-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, eluding two defenders on his way to the end zone, and it appears he's set to continue in at least a version of the expanded role he enjoyed in the latter portion of last season when Andrews was injured. Likely will look to build on the breakout Week 1 effort in a home battle versus the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Analysis

With Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor positioned as their Nos. 2 and 3 receivers, respectively, the Ravens may often prefer passing from two-tight end formations using Likely and Mark Andrews together. Even if that's the case, Likely will have a hard time drawing enough targets to be a fantasy starter when Andrews is healthy, especially because Baltimore also has fullback Patrick Ricard taking some skill-position snaps. Likely caught nine passes through his first 11 games last season before exploding for a 21-322-5 receiving line on 28 targets over the final six weeks of the campaign while Andrews was out with an ankle injury. If nothing else, Likely should be a functional fantasy starter in the event Andrews misses games again.