There was some debate in fantasy circles as to whether it would be Kolar or Isaiah Likely as the next man up following Mark Andrews' injury. Likely appears to be emphatically ahead of Kolar as it stands, as Likely played 73 percent of the snaps and recorded four receptions for 40 yards on six targets. Kolar has some utility as a blocker, and his collegiate production points to him having useful pass-catching ability, but Likely is clearly a hurdle to him getting on the mainstream fantasy radar. The Ravens will be on a bye before their Week 14 matchup with the Rams.
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There was some debate in fantasy circles as to whether it would be Kolar or Isaiah Likely as the next man up following Mark Andrews' injury. Likely appears to be emphatically ahead of Kolar as it stands, as Likely played 73 percent of the snaps and recorded four receptions for 40 yards on six targets. Kolar has some utility as a blocker, and his collegiate production points to him having useful pass-catching ability, but Likely is clearly a hurdle to him getting on the mainstream fantasy radar. The Ravens will be on a bye before their Week 14 matchup with the Rams.
Kolar approached the contest listed as questionable, but he'll be available to work alongside fellow tight end Isaiah Likely. With Mark Andrews (ankle) on IR and out indefinitely following ankle surgery, Kolar figures to see added snaps in the coming weeks, but it remains to be seen what sort of volume he might see Sunday, with Likely presumably destined to absorb a decent portion of Andrews' target share going forward.
The Ravens will need to sign a tight end or call one up from the practice squad before Sunday if there's real concern about Kolar's availability. He, Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews (leg) were the only tight ends on the roster as of Friday, with Andrews expected to miss the rest of the season. Kolar played only 12 of Baltimore's 66 snaps on offense last week when Andrews suffered his season-ending injury on the opening drive of an eventual Ravens victory.
Kolar has played double-digit snaps in four of the Ravens' past five games, but it wasn't until the Week 11 contest that he picked up his first target since Baltimore's season opener. It's no coincidence that both of the two targets Kolar has drawn this season have come in games in which top tight end Mark Andrews either didn't play or exited early due to injury. Andrews was removed from Thursday's contest with fibula and ankle injuries that are likely to result with him landing on injured reserve, so Kolar should have a path to a more prominent role on offense over Baltimore's next four contests. However, Kolar will likely be limited to the No. 2 role at tight end, as Isaiah Likely is expected to step in as Andrews' primary replacement in the starting lineup and could end up dominating the snaps at the position.
Team
Baltimore Ravens
Birthdate
2/10/1999 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 257 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 4; Pk 128 (BAL)
Birthplace
Norman, OK, USA
Position
TE
College
Iowa State
Experience
2nd season
Career History
Baltimore Ravens
2022 - Present
(2 seasons)
