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Without their 1,000-yard wideout, Baltimore's receivers likely understood that an “all hands on deck” approach was required to conquer Wild Card Weekend; in between stiff arms and chain-moving catches, that wasn’t a problem for Isaiah Likely. A big play waiting to happen throughout Jan. 11, 2025’s 28-14 win, the third-year tight end made a considerable contribution in the opening quarter, breaking free on an across-the-field slant route, ultimately bringing a Steelers defender along for a 25-yard pickup. By Saturday night’s end, Likely’s yards-after-catch physicality became a predominant story, as he overwhelmed Pittsburgh through three receptions and a team-high 53 yards, fueling the Ravens' charge to the Divisional Round.