Isaiah Likely is tearing it up in his new threads, already second in the entire league among tight ends with 35 targets. But here’s the real kicker: his eye-popping 31.5 percent target share is practically unheard of for a tight end, trailing only elite receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and CeeDee Lamb across the *entire league*. If you’ve got Likely on your roster, you’re looking at a legitimate game-changer this week, and honestly, he’s basically a must-start.
These Tight Ends Are Going to Win You Week 5
Look, Week 5 is here, and making the right calls at tight end can totally swing your fantasy matchups. We’ve got a couple of guys who are primed to go off, starting with **Colston Loveland** heading into Green Bay. This dude has been getting better every single week since Week 3 in targets, catches, yards, and fantasy points. Even without Caleb Williams slinging the rock, Loveland still snagged a season-high nine targets and caught six of ’em from Tyson Bagent. That’s serious usage! His production is on the rise, and he’s absolutely earned a spot back in your starting lineup. We’re talking top 10 at the position this week, easy.
Then there’s **Mike Gesicki** playing Miami. Yeah, the Bengals offense has Chase Brown, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, but Gesicki is still doing work, scoring a touchdown and hitting 12 fantasy points in three of his four games this season. Now, here’s where it gets wild: the Bengals might be without Chase *and* Higgins this week! That opens up a massive opportunity for Gesicki to be one of the only reliable pass-catchers available. Plus, the Dolphins just got absolutely gashed by T.J. Hockenson, who put up 13 catches for 119 yards against them. Gesicki could feast.
And we can’t stop talking about **Isaiah Likely** against Washington. We already hit on that ridiculous 31.5 percent target share. Last week, he saw 12 targets and put up 13.6 fantasy points, a totally commendable performance. The Commanders’ defense has been brutal against tight ends, allowing the sixth-most fantasy points to the position. As long as Jameis Winston’s arm stays hot, Likely is set up for another huge day. Get him in your lineup, period.
Don’t Even Think About Starting This Guy
On the flip side, we’ve got to talk about **Dalton Schultz** at Tennessee. This guy has been wildly inconsistent and a total fantasy nightmare to trust. Outside of one unbelievable performance back in Week 2, he hasn’t even sniffed more than 35 yards in any other game. Now, with Nico Collins back in action and Tank Dell potentially returning soon, Schultz’s role is just going to shrink even more. His production is going to drop off, making him a hard pass for Week 5. Don’t risk it.
And for those of you digging deeper, keep an eye on these tight ends too: Juwan Johnson vs. MIN, T.J. Hockenson @ NO, Harold Fannin Jr. @ NYJ, Jake Ferguson vs. TB, Hunter Henry vs. LV, and Mark Andrews @ ATL.
So, get those lineups set for Week 5! These tight end calls could be the difference makers you need to secure that fantasy W and keep your season rolling strong.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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