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Baltimore Beatdown fantasy football takes on Matthew Hibner
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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Matthew Hibner returned from injury and reassumed his No. 2 tight end role, playing 26 snaps but was not targeted in the passing game.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Matthew Hibner returned from injury but was not a factor in the game, indicating limited immediate impact upon his return.PositiveInjuryOct 23, 2026
Tight end Matthew Hibner upgraded to full participation on Thursday injury report after being limited with hand injury; status change suggests he is available for Sunday game vs. Bengals.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Suffered a hand injury in Week 5 against the Falcons that has him out against the Browns and maybe longer, but head coach Jesse Minter said it won't be an IR situation. His return timeline remains uncertain but not season-ending.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Matthew Hibner was sidelined in Week 6 due to a hand injury, forcing the Ravens to rely on backup tight end Josh Cuevas.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
Rookie tight end Matthew Hibner has shown flashes of playmaking that Andrews no longer has at 31, making noteworthy plays against Dallas and Tennessee; as part of the young TE duo with Josh Cuevas, Hibner has contributed to 12 of 13 combined targets caught with two touchdowns, and the source expects him to cut into Andrews' snap count once he returns from injury.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Rookie tight end Matthew Hibner will not play in Week 6 against Cleveland, limiting Ravens offensive depth at the position.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Ruled out for Week 6 with hand injury suffered against Atlanta Falcons; rookie tight end left the game and returned in blocking-only capacity; head coach Jesse Minter indicated he would miss 'maybe a week' and should not land on injured reserve, suggesting short-term absence.PositiveInjuryOct 15, 2026
Rookie tight end suffered a hand injury early in the game that resulted in him being carted off the field, though he eventually returned to continue receiving blocking snaps. Hibner recorded zero targets in the matchup and stayed active with 10 pass snaps and 20 run-blocking snaps; his hand injury could have factored into his lack of targets. His role growth potential remains uncertain with Druham Smythe out for the year and Ja'Kobi Lane returning to establish his own target share.NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
Ravens TE Matthew Hibner did not participate in Wednesday's practice with a new hand injury; one of only two Ravens to miss practice entirely.NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
Ravens TE not practicing on Wednesday due to hand injury; impacts tight end depth during Lane's return window.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Suffered a hand injury in Atlanta but returned to the game, contributing to tight end room depth concerns alongside Smythe's season-ending Achilles injury.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Hibner exited the game early with a hand injury but returned in the second half to finish with 30 snaps, indicating a non-serious injury but potential for future impact on availability.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Hibner exited early in the contest with a hand injury and was not targeted after his exit, though he did return later in the second half. His early departure limited his availability and role in the game.PositiveBreakoutOct 12, 2026
Hibner has shown pass-catching juice in limited opportunities and brings more athleticism to the table than Mark Andrews. The analysis recommends the Ravens feature Hibner more as part of a shift toward increased usage of rookie tight ends over the veteran Andrews.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Rookie tight end Hibner is likely to take on a bigger role behind Mark Andrews following Smythe's season-ending injury. Hibner 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.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Hibner played a season-high 37 snaps and matched Mark Andrews in playing time, recording 34 receiving yards; if Durham Smythe is out long-term, Hibner is expected to take on a larger role.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Matthew Hibner recorded a season-high 34 receiving yards on two catches with a long gain of 25 yards, showing increased involvement in the passing game.PositiveRoleOct 2, 2026
Rookie TE Matthew Hibner's role continues to expand every week as the Ravens involve the explosive tight end more. Hibner finished with 32 snaps, just behind Durham Smythe (34) and Mark Andrews (33, who had a hand injury). Hibner caught two passes for 23 yards: a 21-yard reception and his first career touchdown that gave the Ravens the lead with 1:30 remaining. PFF charted him with eight routes run, three pass-blocking snaps, and 21 run-blocking snaps; he received a 59.5 run-blocking grade and 73.1 pass-blocking grade with zero pressures.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
The rookie tight end scored his first NFL touchdown in a massive moment to give the Ravens the lead near the end of the game in Week 3. Hibner finished with 23 yards to go with his touchdown on two catches, showing he can be trusted in high-leverage situations early in his career.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Rookie tight end played his highest snap count of the year (32 snaps) and caught the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, combining with Josh Cuevas for three catches.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Hibner was more involved this week as a rookie tight end, recording a long 21-yard catch-and-run reception and catching the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter. On that play, Hibner was uncovered in the slot and did a good job making himself available for Jackson.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Rookie Hibner played 19 snaps in Week 2, slightly down from the previous week, and did not see a target in the passing game, indicating limited offensive role.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Rookie Matthew Hibner was not targeted at all despite some anticipation for more tight end usage given the wide receiver deficit from injuries.PositiveBreakoutSep 19, 2026
Matthew Hibner is identified as the X-factor for the Ravens in Week 2; the rookie tight end has explosive receiving ability and with the Ravens missing Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane, this could be the game to get Hibner on the move catching the ball for explosive plays.PositiveDepth ChartSep 14, 2026
Hibner is clearly third in the tight end pecking order, out-snapping fellow rookie Josh Cuevas 23 to six; he caught one pass for 13 yards in Week 1.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Matthew Hibner turned a short out-route pass into a 13-yard gain to help push the Ravens deeper into the red zone, setting up a score in Week 1. He was not targeted again in the game.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
The source predicts Hibner leads the Ravens tight end room in receiving yards in 2026. Hibner projects as a more likely instant producer than Josh Cuevas given his athletic profile and yards-after-catch ability. The Ravens need at least one of their rookie tight ends to develop into a complementary receiving role to fill absences left by Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Hibner has upside to receive a handful of catches per game and possesses downfield yards-after-catch skills to turn receptions into solid yardage, particularly as he develops in the offensive attack.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Round 4 TE (No. 133 overall) put together one of the most impressive performances of Baltimore's rookie class in preseason debut; on 32 snaps, Hibner finished as the Ravens' highest graded offensive player by PFF with a 92.6 overall grade (74.0 pass blocking, 93.6 receiving). In the passing game, he matched up one-on-one with a linebacker, created separation on an out-and-up route, and caught a screen while showing ability to operate in space and create additional yardage after the catch. He also logged 17 run blocking snaps with several quality reps sealing defenders to create running lanes. The source emphasizes his versatility: receiving ability, movement skills, and functional blocking translated into 5 catches for 61 yards.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Rookie receiver who showed flashes of his potential role in Declan Doyle's offense; led the team in receiving alongside Elijah Sarratt and Ja'Kobi Lane in the preseason opener.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Rookie TE eased concerns about a lackluster tight end room performance in training camp with a big catch down the field on the opening drive and two consecutive catch-and-run plays showing burst, signaling readiness to contribute in the regular season.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Rookie TE eased concerns about the Ravens' tight end room performance during training camp with a big catch on the opening drive and two consecutive catch-and-run plays on back-to-back drives, showing burst in the process.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.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.