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Baltimore Beatdown fantasy football takes on Josh Cuevas
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All Baltimore Beatdown insights about Josh Cuevas
PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Josh Cuevas had 35 receiving yards on two catches in 15 snaps, providing production as a third tight end option in Week 7.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
For the second straight week, rookie Josh Cuevas was the leading receiver in the tight end room, catching two passes for 35 yards, indicating early-season opportunity in a depleted tight end group.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Rookie caught Baltimore's only touchdown in the Week 5 loss to Cleveland, demonstrating he was involved in the red zone offense.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Rookie TE received expanded opportunity with Matthew Hibner sidelined by hand injury, finishing with 4 receptions for 44 yards and 1 TD on 23 snaps (14 receiving, 9 run blocking). Cuevas flashed ability to find space underneath, create yards after catch, and align in multiple positions. On TD reception, he aligned in backfield as fullback before releasing into open space. Demonstrated natural feel for finding openings in coverage and settling into areas where QB can deliver. Shows straight-line speed and yards-after-catch ability from multiple alignments (backfield, near guard). The source notes that with Mark Andrews struggling to consistently produce and injuries affecting tight end depth, Cuevas could find increasingly important role down the stretch. His positional versatility as receiving option from backfield, ability to create separation underneath, and yards-after-catch generation make him interesting weapon for offensive coordinator Declan Doyle to incorporate, positioning him as legitimate contributor rather than developmental depth piece.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Rookie tight end took on an elevated role with Matthew Hibner sidelined and delivered a season-best performance with 4 catches for 44 yards, including a 29-yard reception and a fourth-down touchdown against the Browns. With Mark Andrews on a declining trajectory and Durham Smythe out for the year, Cuevas is positioned to quickly acclimate into a significant role; his receiving threat ability against Cleveland suggests he can contribute meaningfully to the Ravens' passing game.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Cuevas was another rookie with a strong showing in Week 6. The fifth-round tight end had his best game of the season so far, catching four passes for 44 yards and the first touchdown of his career on the opening drive. With Mark Andrews in a slump and Durham Smythe out for the season with an Achilles tear, Declan Doyle may need to rely on his pair of rookie tight ends more as the season progresses.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Rookie tight end benefited from Matthew Hibner's absence and played 23 snaps, catching a season-best four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown; strong performance indicating increased opportunity.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Had four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown in Cleveland, establishing himself as one of the explosive options in the tight end room. Expected to get more involved as the Ravens develop their passing game.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas stepped up and delivered his best performance of the season in Week 6, catching four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown with a 29-yard reception that was his longest of the year, filling in while Matthew Hibner was sidelined with a hand injury.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas caught his first NFL touchdown in the Cleveland loss and executed a 29-yard catch-and-run on an impressive Declan Doyle play call that featured pre-snap motion to left guard; Cuevas is part of a young TE duo (with Matthew Hibner) that has hauled in 12 of 13 combined targets with two touchdowns, showing the playmaking ability Andrews no longer possesses at 31.NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026
Rookie tight end recorded two catches on two targets for 26 yards, with 22 of those yards coming after the catch. Cuevas' role remained consistent with recent weeks at just 19 snaps in the game, nine of them run blocking, indicating a limited offensive role.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Cuevas posted a season-high 26 receiving yards in 19 snaps, showing increased offensive involvement and production in a limited role.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Cuevas had a season-high two catches for 26 yards, indicating increased involvement at tight end in the absence of Andrews' consistent production and Hibner's early injury exit.PositiveBreakoutOct 12, 2026
Cuevas has shown pass-catching juice in limited opportunities and brings more athleticism than Mark Andrews. The analysis recommends the Ravens feature Cuevas more as part of a shift toward increased usage of rookie tight ends over the veteran Andrews.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Rookie tight end saw limited action until Smythe's injury, with snaps previously limited to run blocking. Cuevas possesses skill set to expand role: excellent chip blocker with quick release, capable pass blocker when staying in, underrated vertical threat from Alabama tape with excellent vertical route running and top-speed ability. Ravens will need to develop role quickly with Smythe out for season, creating opportunity for increased snaps and pass-game involvement.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Rookie tight end Cuevas is likely to take on a bigger role behind Mark Andrews following Smythe's season-ending injury. Cuevas has flashed receiving upside through four games but will need to quickly mature as a blocker in the run game and pass protection to handle expanded snaps.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Cuevas played 18 snaps and is expected to quickly take on a larger role if Durham Smythe is out long-term with his achilles injury.PositiveRoleOct 2, 2026
Rookie TE Josh Cuevas had his busiest day as a pro with 16 snaps, largely due to Mark Andrews' hand injury absence. Cuevas recorded his first career catch, a 14-yard drag route off a chip-and-release that yielded 11 yards after the catch. The source notes that Cuevas' ability to chip and then become a quarterback-friendly target immediately after was one of his most consistent college traits and something the Ravens should utilize more as the offensive line develops. Cuevas also had eight run-blocking snaps where PFF graded him at 58.1.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Rookie tight end played his highest snap count of the year (16 snaps) and combined with Matthew Hibner for three catches, showing increased involvement.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Cuevas, a rookie tight end, was more involved this week, catching a 14-yard pass on a crossing route for a nice first down pickup.PositiveUsageSep 25, 2026
Cuevas, a rookie tight end, saw zero targets in Week 2 against the Saints and played a combined 24 snaps with Matt Hibner. He ran four routes and earned a run-blocking grade of 59.7 on one snap per PFF. The source notes the minimal usage of both rookie tight ends, with neither receiving a target despite the Ravens' offensive struggles.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Young tight end received zero targets in the game, not part of the offensive game plan despite the Ravens' offensive struggles and need for additional receiving options.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Josh Cuevas, part of the young tight end duo with Matt Hibner, was not part of the game plan and was not targeted at all. The source notes this is frustrating given that the offense had its struggle points.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Rookie Cuevas played 5 snaps in Week 2 and did not see a target in the passing game, indicating minimal offensive role in the Ravens' tight end rotation.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Rookie Josh Cuevas was not targeted at all despite some anticipation for more tight end usage given the wide receiver deficit from injuries.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Rookie Josh Cuevas was not a factor in the passing game in Week 1 against Indianapolis.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Josh Cuevas is competing with Matthew Hibner for a complementary receiving role at tight end to help fill absences left by Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Between the two rookie tight ends, Hibner projects as the more likely instant producer given his athletic profile and yards-after-catch ability, suggesting Cuevas may have a slower development timeline.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Fifth-round tight end showed versatility across 36 preseason snaps (21 receiving, 13 run blocking, 2 pass blocking) against Minnesota. Demonstrated straight-line speed and yards-after-catch ability on underneath routes, zone coverage awareness by settling into soft spots, catch-point competition on contested balls, and blocking effort despite limited raw power. The source emphasizes that his receiving profile—finding openings against zone, picking up YAC, and competing at the catch point—combined with improved blocking reliability would give Baltimore considerably more freedom in deployment, making him a developmental tight end with intriguing upside.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
TE made sliding catch in 7-on-7 work, adjusting to a ball thrown slightly behind him, demonstrating receiving ability and adjustment skills in joint practice.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Cuevas followed up his previous week with 46 yards on three catches including an acrobatic grab; he is contributing to filling the void in the tight end room after the departures of Likely and Kolar.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Rookie tight end took his turn in the spotlight with a team-high 46 receiving yards in the preseason win over Minnesota, following the Ravens' other three pass-catching draft picks who excelled in the previous week's game against Philadelphia.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Rookie fifth-round TE led the team with 46 receiving yards on three catches against the Vikings. Following last week's strong showing by fellow rookie fourth-round TE Matthew Hibner, Cuevas demonstrated his receiving chops. The Ravens will need at least one of their two rookie tight ends to contribute on Sundays this season.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Recorded a reception in the preseason opener, indicating involvement in the offensive game plan during the Ravens' 24-7 victory over Philadelphia.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Rookie tight end being evaluated for NFL-readiness as a pass catcher; the offensive staff has not yet tipped their hand about how the tight ends will be deployed, making his performance in preseason action a key evaluation point.PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026
Day 3 rookie tight end has opportunity to earn targets and separate himself in preseason action. With major shakeup in tight end room after departures of Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, targets and roles are available for a rookie to become an explosive option.PositiveBreakoutAug 10, 2026
Rookie tight end drew positive crowd reaction during one-on-one drills by shaking cornerback Keondre Jackson with a nice stutter-step move. The source noted this is the kind of athletic move you don't typically expect to see a tight end execute, and praised Cuevas for showing swagger and confidence trying things out.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
An incoming mid-round rookie tight end; the source questions what impact he can provide right away for the Ravens after they lost Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and Pat Ricard.