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Isaiah Likely's fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks for Week 17 (2023). Our advice on whether you should start or sit Isaiah Likely for fantasy lineups.
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-10 TE with top-5 upside
ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins have been stingy against opposing tight ends this season, allowing just 5.3 fantasy points per game (6th-fewest in the NFL). However, Isaiah Likely could overcome that due to a combination of talent and opportunity.
Since the Ravens' Bye in Week 13, Likely has averaged 70 yards on 5.7 targets per game. He's scored two touchdowns and has seen four red zone targets in his last three games. It's clear Lamar Jackson trusts Likely just as much as he does Mark Andrews.
The Ravens have an implied point total of 25 points in Week 17 and are 3.5-point home favorites. This could be a very close, high-scoring game with the Dolphins. In games decided by seven points or less, Lamar Jackson has attempted 32.5 passes per game.
Likely is making the most of his opportunities this season, averaging career-highs in both yards per target and yards per catch. His big-play ability and the matchup make him a top-10 tight end in Week 17.
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