Lamar Jackson Has Quieted Doubters for His Entire Career. Only One More Question Remains
Isaiah Likely's foot surgery from a July injury sidelines him for the Ravens' opener, forcing Baltimore to adjust their offense against a strong Bills defense.
- On Sunday, September 7, the Baltimore Ravens will open Week 1 at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo against the Buffalo Bills without tight end Isaiah Likely due to his foot injury.
- Isaiah Likely suffered a broken foot bone on July 29 during a non-contact one-on-one drill against Baltimore safety Sanoussi Kane and had surgery in late July.
- Statistically, Likely had his best season in 2024 with 42 catches on 58 targets for 477 yards and six touchdowns; he was not placed on injured reserve, keeping open his expected return.
- The Ravens must adjust their game plan for the opener and will continue to monitor Isaiah Likely's recovery in the near future while Lamar Jackson relies more on Charlie Kolar, Ravens tight end .
- Coaches and sources say Isaiah Likely is healing as expected after late July surgery and remains a potential successor to Mark Andrews in the near future.
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Lamar Jackson has quieted doubters for his entire career. Only one more question remains
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are facing a familiar challenge. They have another chance to avenge a playoff loss, this time against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1.
Experts release new Bills vs. Ravens Week 1 prediction after key Isaiah Likely injury update
The Buffalo Bills will open the 2025 season on Sunday Night Football with one less weapon to worry about, as Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is not expected to play, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Likely is still recovering from foot surgery he underwent in July and will miss the Week 1 matchup at Highmark Stadium.

Report: Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) expected out vs. Bills
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is expected to miss the season-opening game at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night as he recovers from a broken bone in his foot, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.
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