
Fantasy Football Takeaways: Kimani Vidal Leads Utilization Report For Week 7
Welcome to the Utilization Report, where Dwain McFarland highlights his top fantasy football takeaways heading into Week 7.
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1. Kimani Vidal: Chargers' RB1 with Omarion Hampton out?
A one-game sample can be problematic to forecast from (see Michael Carter last weekend), but it is all we have in this scenario. And the split wasn't even close. Vidal's 88 Utilization Score dwarfed that of Hassan Haskins. Vidal outsnapped Haskins 67% to 31%.

That looks more like a lead back and a backup than a split backfield. To this point, Vidal has also looked like the far better player.
- Yards per carry: Vidal 6.5 vs. Haskins 2.5
- Yards after contact: Vidal 3.4 vs. Haskins 2.9
- 10-plus yard attempts: Vidal 23% vs. Haskins 9%
- Targets per route run: Vidal 17% vs. Haskins 9%
Those numbers are from tiny samples of 22 and 11 attempts for Vidal and Haskins, so we could still see a hot-hand strategy emerge. While that is in the range of outcomes, leaning into Vidal as the lead back, given the data we have.
Hampton is eligible to return in Week 10, but with the recent news emerging that he will miss more than four games with his high-ankle sprain that landed him on IR, and a Week 12 bye for the Chargers, we could see Vidal as the lead back for another five games. That is a significant chunk of playing time.
Vidal UPGRADES to low-end RB2 territory and could provide fantasy managers with low-end RB1 production until Hampton returns. Vidal is available in 70% of leagues and is a PRIORITY WAIVER WIRE TARGET if you need short-term help.
Haskins DOWNGRADES to RB4 status.
2. Cam Skattebo retained the lead role in Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s return.
Let's jump from one small-sample frying pan into the next. Skattebo's role was unfazed by the return of Tracy to the lineup in Week 6. The rookie back notched 31 fantasy points and an 81 Utilization Score with a 72% snap share.

Skattebo's routes dipped (48%), but it wasn't due to Tracy's return. Tracy's 24% route participation was less than Devin Singletary's in Week 5 (28%). Singletary's role was almost eliminated with a 3% route participation in Week 6. This dip for Skattebo was likely more tied to fewer routes for the backs in a leading game script, as they sought to protect Dart from turnovers.
It's hard to say how limited Tracy was in his return, but we shouldn't forget that he appeared to lose his grip on the backfield in Week 2 before his shoulder injury. His snap share slipped from 73% in Week 1 to 42% in the second game, as Skattebo ascended to 51%.
We may see Skattebo's snap share slip closer to the 60% mark as Tracy rounds into shape, but the rookie feels like the safe bet as the No. 1 option for the Giants. Skattebo has the skillset to thrive on pass downs and as a short-yardage runner, which are the two most essential fantasy traits for a back. Even in a slightly smaller role, he could pay dividends by hanging onto those key snaps.
The rookie has been the Giants' best RB option by a decent margin.
- Yards per carry: Skattebo 4.1 vs. Singletary 3.4 vs. Tracy 2.8
- Yards after contact: Skattebo 3.1 vs. Singeltary 2.4 vs. Tracy 2.0
- 10-plus yard attempts: Skattebo 11% vs. Tracy 4% vs. Singletary 0%
- Missed tackles forced: Singletary 25% vs. Skattebo 20% vs. Tracy 8%
- Targets per route run: Skattebo 21% vs. Tracy 17% vs. Singletary 8%
In the last two games in which Tracy played the entire game (Week 2 and Week 6), Skattebo has an average Utilization Score of 83. His 48 comparisons since 2020 averaged 16.2 points per game, with 61% of them finishing in the top-12 backs for the season.
Skattebo is a mid-range RB2 who offers low-end RB1 upside should he hold off Tracy to retain the same workload over the coming weeks.
3. Brian Thomas Jr. showing signs of life in fantasy?
Thomas notched 10 targets with a season-high nine catchable looks in Week 6 against the Seahawks. Whether or not he and Trevor Lawrence can get on the same page more often the rest of the way remains an unknown, but it is plausible, given that both players are learning a new offense. Last week on Talk Data To Me, Matt Harmon noted that the Jaguars were shifting BTJ's role to better align with his strengths.
The second-year WR's 23 fantasy points and 88 Utilization Score were also season-best marks.

BTJ still might not pay off his Round 2 fantasy draft capital from this summer, but at least the arrow is pointed in the right direction. With his latest performance added to his sample, his Utilization Score climbs to 71 on the season.
His 90 historical comparisons have averaged 14 fantasy points per game, which is above his season average of 11.8. That would make him a WR2 in most seasons—a status that 50% of his comps reached.
- WR1 to WR12 seasons: 7%
- WR13 to WR24 seasons: 50%
- WR25 to WR36 seasons: 31%
- WR37 to WR48 seasons: 12%
Thomas UPGRADES to low-end WR2 territory but still offers a wide range of outcomes in his tail scenarios, which include WR1 and WR4-type campaigns.
4. TreVeyon Henderson SZN is cancelled, y'all.
OK, I am partially kidding, but this has been a terrible start, and Henderson must carry some of the blame. This coaching staff has little interest in feeding their Round 2 pick.
With Antonio Gibson out for the season (ACL), the Patriots' backfield condensed around Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. Unfortunately, for Henderson bag holders, Stevenson outpaced the rookie 71% to 29% in snap share.

On the one hand, Stevenson hasn't been good, leaving the door open for Henderson. On the other hand, Henderson hasn't shown much either.
- Yards per carry: Henderson 3.8 vs. Stevenson 3.7
- Yards after contact: Henderson 2.4 vs. Stevenson 3.0
- 10-plus yard attempts: Henderson 9% vs. Stevenson 8%
- Missed tackles forced: Henderson 13% vs Stevenson 29%
- Targets per route run: Henderson 22% vs. Stevenson 18%
Henderson's explosive traits haven't translated to the NFL. It is still worth noting that rookie Round 2 backs have notched a 31% improvement in their rest of season performance when compared to the first six weeks.

Henderson DOWGRADES to RB4 status and shouldn't be near fantasy lineups until we see a shift in the New England winds. Stevenson is a low-end RB3.
5. Utilization Score Underperformers and Overperformers
The Utilization Score is made up of the fantasy data points that have historically correlated the most strongly with future fantasy success. It is a similar but different concept compared to expected fantasy points. How it differs:
- Accounts for snaps and routes in addition to attempts and targets.
- Accounts for catchable targets and catchable air yards.
- The underlying role accounts for ~75% of a player's Utilization Score.
- Uses fantasy points per game (PPG) as a proxy for talent (i.e., has the player done something with their opportunities). Fantasy PPG is worth ~25% of a player's Utilization Score.
Mike Evans | WR | Buccaneers
Evans should return to practice this week, giving the veteran WR a chance to return to the field soon. The Bucs need him badly—Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving aren't expected to play in Week 7, and Emeka Egbuka is doubtful.
In three games, Evans averaged 11.3 fantasy points to start the season. However, he handily led Tampa Bay with a 29% target share and tied Egbuka with a 76 Utilization Score.

Historically, his Utilization Score comparisons averaged 15 points—well above his 11.3 per game this year. Last season, Evans found himself as the focal point of the offense from Week 12 through the Wild Card game, averaging 20.9 points.

Evans offers WR1 upside once healthy with Baker Mayfield playing fantastic football and the rest of the offense still in recovery mode.
Tucker Kraft | TE | Packers
Kraft's target share has dipped since picking up a knee injury in practice ahead of Week 3. Over the first two games, he notched a 21% target share with an 82 Utilization Score, collecting 17.2 points per game.

Over the last three games, he has a 13% target share and 13% targets per route run (TPRR). While his fantasy points have remained respectable, those target numbers are dragging his Utilization Score down. During the sample, it is at 57, and for the season, it is down to 68.

The question is whether the injury is the primary driver or if Kraft has regressed to his 2024 role, where he was a big-play threat without enough targets (15% TPRR). Last season, he finished with a 61 Utilization Score, averaging 9.5 fantasy points.
Scenario 1: Kraft is the TE we saw over the first two games.
Kraft's Utilization Score of 82 over the first two games was impressive and remains the best data point we have if his injury is holding him back. The 15 historical comparisons with a similar Utilization Score averaged 12.9 fantasy points, with 77% finishing as a top-six TE.
Scenario 2: Kraft is similar to the last three games and 2024.
Kraft's Utilization Score of 57 over the last three games and his score of 61 last season are eerily similar. If his performance dip is unrelated to his injury, this is the best number to use to forecast the rest of 2025. His 41 comparisons averaged 8.7 fantasy points, with only 12% notching a top-12 finish. None managed a top-three campaign.
Scenario 3: The truth for Kraft lies somewhere in between.
Kraft's Utilization Score of 68 is the simplest way to forecast a range of outcomes for the rest of this year. It lands between Scenario 1 and Scenario 2. His comps finished in the top six as TE 10% of the time, and 46% finished as TE7-TE12. The remaining 44% finished outside the top 12.
Ultimately, I provide scenarios because we don't know the answer. That allows you to choose how you want to play the situation.
Kraft remains in the mid-range TE1 conversation and offers significant upside and downside at the edges of his range of outcomes.
6. Utilization Score Movers
Trending Up
- Ashton Jeanty | RB | Raiders: Has improved Utilization Score from 66 to 80 over the last four games. The rookie has taken over the backfield over the last three games, posting a 92 Utilization Score and 22 PPG. Jeanty is a low-end RB1 with high-end RB1 upside.
- George Pickens | WR | Cowboys: Utilization Score has climbed from 67 to 83 since Week 3. The absence of CeeDee Lamb has undoubtedly contributed to Pickens' ascension—Pickens' PPG has risen from 13.9 to 26.3 without Lamb. We should expect a downturn for Pickens when Lamb returns, but he and Prescott have found their groove. The 2025 Cowboys are the 2024 Bengals, with Pickens in the Tee Higgins role. Pickens is a mid-range WR2.
- Mason Taylor | TE | Jets: Taylor has pushed his Utilization Score from 37 to 60 in the last four weeks. While the entire Jets offense bombed in Week 6 against the Broncos (1.2 fantasy points), Taylor notched a season-high route participation rate at 86%—the Jets' second-round pick still profiles as the No. 2 in the offense moving forward. Taylor is a borderline TE1.
Trending Down
- Jaylen Warren | RB | Steelers: Warren's Utilization Score dropped from a 78 to 71 in the first game back from injury, with a three-way rotation emerging post-bye for Pittsburgh. While some of this could be due to an injury ramp-up, Warren's 46% rush share was a season low and a dramatic fall from the 70% and 81% marks he notched in Weeks 2 and 3—Warren profiles as a mid-range to low-end RB3.
- Keenan Allen | WR | Chargers: Utilization Score has fallen from 85 to 72 over the last four contests. Allen's role hasn't changed, but the team has a lot of mouths to feed. That creates a situation where any WR can get squeezed out of the equation in any given game. Allen's Utilization Score comparisons have averaged 14 fantasy points per game—he is a borderline WR2.
- Juwan Johnson | TE | Saints: Utilization Score has cratered from 90 to 73 over the last four contests. The emergence of Kendre Miller has eaten into Alvin Kamara's rushing workload, which could be driving the Saints to involve Kamara more in the passing game. Kamara had a 69% rush share and a 9% target share in the first three games. Over the last three contests, those numbers have flipped to 41% and 20%. Johnson's targets have fallen from 24% to 11% across those samples—he downgrades to mid-range TE2 territory.
7. Waiver Wire Roundup
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QB
- Jaxson Dart | Giants: In three games as the starter, Dart leads all QBs with 4.7 designed rushing attempts per game. Over that span, he ranks second in scrambles per game at 4.3. When you run that much, it is tough to fail in fantasy. The rookie is averaging only 169 passing yards per game, but has surged for 55.7 yards and 0.67 TDs per game on the ground. Dart has averaged 19.7 points over that span. Dart is a borderline QB1 and is available in 68% of Yahoo leagues.
RB
- Kimani Vidal | Chargers: See No. 1 above (70% available).
- Tyjae Spears | Titans: The Titans' offense is despicable, but Spears took over the lead passing-down role in Week 6. He could be the RB on the field often, considering Tennessee has trailed by nine or more points on 46% of snaps in 2025. Spears looked good and notched a 60% snap share and a 64% route participation in Week 6. The man played 22 snaps in the two-minute offense. Spears is an RB4 option and is available in 76% of leagues.
- Bam Knight | Cardinals: The Cardinals rotated their backs in Week 6, with Knight leading the way with a 49% snap share. He was the primary short-yardage back and handled all four snaps inside the five-yard line. Knight looks like the early-down back heading into Week 7, with Michael Carter as the No. 2 ball carrier and top pass-down option. Neither an ideal fantasy start, but should see enough opportunities to play in deeper leagues. Knight is an RB4 and is available in 88% of leagues.
- Jaydon Blue | Cowboys: With Miles Sanders out for the season, Blue is now the primary handcuff to Javonte Williams. Blue is an RB6 stash play who is available in 83% of formats.
WR
- Kayshon Boutte | Patriots: Boutte scored 26.3 points in Week 6 against the Saints. Unfortunately, the third-year WR still has a 14% TPRR on the season. Drake Maye is playing great, so we need another WR to step up, but the underlying data suggests this was a fluke occurrence. Boutte is a boom-bust WR5 who is available in almost 90% of leagues.
- Kendrick Bourne | 49ers: Bourne has notched 24.2 and 19.2 points in the last two games. While those numbers aren't likely to hold up for the season, the 49ers are one of the few offenses that have shown an ability to elevate their WRs' play to a level well beyond their historical talent profile. Bourne has 25% and 24% target shares over the last two games. George Kittle should return in Week 7, which could hinder Bourne, but Jauan Jennings is playing with rib and ankle injuries, and Ricky Pearsall could miss another game with a knee issue. Bourne is a WR3 until Pearsall returns. Once Pearsall returns, he is a WR4 until Jennings is fully healthy. Bourne is available in 65% of leagues.
- Jayden Higgins | Texans: The Texans are coming off their Week 5 bye, leaving the door open for a post-bye bump for the rookies. Higgins hasn't done much so far this year, with a 14% TPRR on a 40% route participation, but starter Xavier Hutchinson has an 11% TPRR. Higgins is a WR6 stash option that is available in 87% of leagues.
- Tez Johnson | Buccaneers: Johnson notched a season-high 84% route participation in Week 6 with every Tampa Bay starting WR injured. Johnson's 13% TPRR for the year is on the low end, but he flashed at 21% in Week 5. The rookie WR is a boom-bust WR5 until Egbuka or Godwin returns. Johnson is available in 99% of leagues.
- Zay Jones | Cardinals: Jones stepped into Marvin Harrison Jr.'s role after he left with a concussion. Jones has flashed WR3 ability in fantasy before, which makes him a WR4 candidate in games without Harrison. Jones is a min-bid short-term option for you sicko leaguers—he is available in 99% of formats.
- Jordan Whittington | Rams: With Puka Nacua likely to miss time, Whittington could step into a larger role. He posted a season-high 86% route participation with Nacua hurt and Tutu Atwell missing the game in Week 6. Whittington is a player the Rams like to get involved around the line of scrimmage and in the run game, so he could benefit from manufactured touches while Nacua is out. Whittington is a WR6 option in deep leagues.
- Injury return watchlist:
- Jalen Coker | Panthers: 21-day practice window opened last week; practiced in full last week (12% rostered).
- Christian Watson | Packers: 21-day practice window opened last week; practiced in limited fashion (9% rostered).
TE
- Harold Fannin Jr. | Browns: Fannin collected season-highs in Utilization Score (90), fantasy points (15.1), and route participation (78%) with David Njoku leaving the contest with a knee injury. Fannin has been impressive as a rookie, playing all over the formation and notching a healthy 22% TPRR. Should Njoku miss time, Fannin would be a borderline TE1. Fannin is available in 73% of Yahoo leagues.
- Oronde Gadsden II | Chargers: Gadsden's route participation has steadily improved over the last four games (28%, 50%, 61%, and 77%). In Week 6, he led the team despite the return of Will Dissly and the availability of Tyler Conklin, who played 0% of snaps. Gadsden garnered a 22% target share on his way to an 88 Utilization Score with 11.8 fantasy points against the Dolphins in Week 6. The rookie looks like he might be the TE1 the rest of the way for a pass-first offense with a good quarterback. Gadsden UPGRADES to borderline TE1 territory and offers mid-range TE1 upside—he shouldn't be available in 99% of leagues.
- Cade Otton | Buccaneers: Otton's target share surged to 25% in Week 6 with most of the Tampa Bay pass catchers banged up. We could get Evans back in Week 7, but Godwin, Egbuka, and Irving are not likely to suit up. Otton has 12.1 and 10.1 fantasy points in the last two games, and he averaged 22.9 over a short three-game sample in 2024 when the Bucs were down bad at WR. Otton offers short-term low-end TE1 potential with high-end TE1 upside. He is available in 88% of leagues.
- Michael Mayer | Raiders: Mayer's value will take a hit when Brock Bowers returns, but there is a strong possibility that doesn't happen in Week 7. That would put Mayer on tap to battle for the target lead on the Raiders again after earning a 32% share and 16 fantasy points in Week 6 against the Titans. The former Round 2 NFL Draft pick was a strong prospect coming out of Notre Dame in 2023. Mayer is a short-term borderline TE1 until Bowers returns. He is available in 98% of leagues.
Utilization Bytes For Week 7
Team Trends
We now have five weeks of data for most teams, making it a good time to examine team-level trends that affect fantasy production. For the data across all 32 NFL teams, you can find them in the Team Styles tab of the Utilization Report tools.
- Redzone Drives: Percentage of drives that reach the red zone.
- Colts: 48%
- Chiefs: 46%
- Bills: 42%
- Packers: 41%
- Lions: 40%
- Dropback Over Expected (DBOE): How often teams pass the ball compared to their peers when considering the score differential:
- Chargers: Despite offensive line worries, Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman have remained committed to the passing attack over the last three weeks with a 4% DBOE.
- Eagles: It has been a tale of two seasons so far in Philadelphia. Over the first three games, they ranked 31st in DBOE (-7%). In the last three games, they rank No. 1 (9%).
- Giants: Since Dart took over as the starter, Brian Daboll has opted for a run-centric approach with a -7% DBOE.
- Panthers: Carolina has evolved into a run-first operation over the last three games with a -14% DBOE.
- Raiders: Las Vegas has leaned into its run game more often over the last three contests with a -10% DBOE, opting to feed Jeanty.
- Neutral Playclock: Teams that are leaving more time on the playclock when the score is within three points (neutral situations), indicating upside for play volume:
- Rams: 10.7 seconds
- Cowboys: 10.1
- 49ers: 9.8
- Giants: 9.7
- Jets: 9.6
- Chiefs: 9.6
- Seahawks: 9.6
- Play action pass rate: Teams that are utilizing play action the most, which adds value to WRs and TEs on a per-route basis in fantasy:
- Colts: 34% of dropbacks involved play action
- Broncos: 31%
- Lions: 31%
- Packers: 31%
- Rams: 30%
- Bears: 30%
Running Back
- David Montgomery | Lions: Montgomery's role was game-scripted out as the Lions played catch-up with the Chiefs in Week 6. Monty has handled a 40% snap share or higher only one time this season: in his homecoming game in Week 5. Jahmyr Gibbs is the RB1 more than ever in Detroit, and Montgomery's fantasy stock is taking a hit. Knuckles moves into boom-bust RB3 territory.
- Isiah Pacheco | Chiefs: Pacheco's unimpressive 6.1 fantasy points in Week 6 hid the fact that he handled his most extensive workload of the season. He notched a whopping 79% snap share and bested Kareem Hunt 60% to 30% in rushing attempt share. Pacheco is a name to monitor moving forward—if his role sustains, more fantasy points will follow. He is a mid-range RB3 with RB2 upside.
- Michael Carter | Cardinals: Carter fell behind Knight as the Cardinals turned to more of a rotation in Week 6 against the Colts. The journeyman back remained close in snaps (46% vs. 49% for Knight), but he fell behind on the ground with a 39% snap share. Carter played 100% of the two-minute offense and had an 11% target share on a 43% route participation. Carter DOWNGRADES to RB4 territory.
- Rico Dowdle | Panthers: Dowdle has averaged 33.2 fantasy points as the starter over the last two games with Chuba Hubbard (calf) out. He could force a split upon Hubbard's return, and we can't rule out a hot-hand approach with Dowdle in the lead as long as the Panthers are winning. Dowdle offers high-end RB1 upside in games without Hubbard, and there is a chance he is more than a mid-range RB3 once Hubbard returns.
Wide Receiver
- DK Metcalf | Steelers: Metcalf has averaged 21.6 points over the last two games with a 27% target share and 78 Utilization Score. It's hard to know if this is a random hot streak or if Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers are finding a groove that could be more long-term. What we can say is that the 21.6 PPG is well above his Utilization Score comps (15.5). Metcalf UPGRADES to low-end WR2 territory, but is a SELL-HIGH candidate should a leaguemate believe he is entering WR1 land.
- Ladd McConkey | Chargers: With Quentin Johnston out, McConkey led the team with 23 fantasy points. He notched a 22% target share and an 84 Utilization Score. Over the past two games, the second-year WR has found his stride, averaging 19 points. McConkey is a high-end WR3.
- Jaylen Waddle | Dolphins: In two games without Tyreek Hill, Waddle has averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game. He has a 27% target share and an 86 Utilization Score. Waddle is locked into the mid-range WR2 conversation and offers WR1 upside.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seahawks: Just look at these target shares by week: 59%, 32%, 33%, 21%, 28%, 52%. The third-year WR has the No. 1 WR Utilization Score (92) for the season and ranks No. 2 in fantasy points per game (21.5). The man we once thought of as a low-aDOT slot WR leads the position in catchable air yards per game (99.5) and plays outside more than inside. JSN is an ALPHA WR1.
- Ja'Marr Chase & Tee Higgins | Bengals: Joe Flacco didn't play great, but he showed signs of life in the second half against the Packers. Chase never left the field with a 100% route participation and led the team with a 31% target share. He finished the day with 25.1 points and a near-perfect Utilization Score of 97. Higgins tied a season-high with 11.2 fantasy points and collected his best Utilization Score at 66. While recouping the high-end WR2 price tag we spent on Higgins might be far-fetched, he is back in the WR3 conversation. Chase is a top-six WR and Higgins is a low-end WR3 who could push higher in the coming weeks.
- Josh Downs | Colts: Downs collected a season-high 16.2 fantasy points. The hyper-talented third-year WR ranks 8th in TPRR this season (27%), which can unlock performances like these. However, he registered another low route participation rate at 61%, which makes predicting these games problematic. Downs is a mid-range WR4.
- Matthew Golden | Packers: Golden tallied a season-high 13.2 fantasy points coming off the Week 5 bye. Unfortunately, the Packers remain steadfast in their unwillingness to feature any playmaker—Golden's route participation rate fell to its lowest mark since Week 2 at 68%. With Christian Watson figuring back in the mix soon, the Green Bay receiving corps could remain highly unpredictable. Golden is a mid-range WR4 who needs more consistent playing time to climb any higher.
- Pat Bryant | Broncos: Bryant is carving out playing time from Troy Franklin. Over the last four games, he has posted route participation rates of 6%, 38%, 53%, and 58%. His 7% TPRR is extremely low, but the rookie could be headed for a larger role as the season progresses. Bryant is a WR6 stash option in large leagues.
- Tre Harris | Chargers: Harris is the WR4 in the Chargers offense—he filled in for Quentin Johnston with an 85% route participation in Week 6. Harris is a stash WR6.
- Wan'Dale Robinson | Giants: Robinson has dominated playing time with a 96% route participation in two games without Malik Nabers. In those games, he has a 22% target share, a 65 Utilization Score, and 14.3 fantasy points per game. Robinson is a borderline WR4.
- Xavier Worthy | Chiefs: Worthy has a 65 Utilization Score with 12.9 points per game since returning from injury in Week 4. The team has yet to give him a full-time role over that span, with a 76% route participation rate. Worthy could still be working through an injury, and the Chiefs' passing offense offers significant upside, which protects him from a considerable downgrade, but Rashee Rice returns this week. Worthy DOWNGRADES to high-end WR3 territory.
Tight End
- Darren Waller | Dolphins: Waller registered a season-high 78% route participation rate, playing a near-full-time role by tight end standards. His TPRR sits at 18% of the season, and leads the team with a 67% endzone target share. Waller looks like the No. 2 or No. 3 option in Miami's passing attack the rest of the way—he is a low-end TE1 with mid-range TE1 upside.
- Isaiah Likely | Ravens: Likely notched a season-high 85% route participation—a massive number for a TE. He was highly active from the opening drive through the end of the game. He wasn't able to get much going on the targets front (6%), but Likely has a solid talent profile and could get hot after the Week 7 bye, assuming Lamar Jackson is back. Likely is a mid-range TE2 worth monitoring after the bye week.



