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With Durham Smythe suffering a season-ending Achilles injury the previous week, Baltimore needed someone to step into a significant blocking role at tight end. Vannett, who was promoted from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster, answered that call with an encouraging performance against Atlanta.
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Vannett earns 81.3 run-blocking grade filling Smythe's role with strong technique
Vannett, promoted from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster following Durham Smythe's season-ending Achilles injury, answered the call with an encouraging performance against Atlanta across 19 snaps (17 run blocking, 2 receiving). His usage was straightforward, with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle clearly intending to utilize him as an additional blocker in Baltimore's rushing attack. On multiple reps, Vannett worked in combination with the neighboring offensive lineman before climbing to the second level of the defense, sealing off linebackers and creating rushing lanes for Derrick Henry. His functional play strength was particularly noticeable, consistently establishing leverage and using his hips to turn defenders away from the ball carrier.
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