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TEBAL40 insightsLatest Oct 28, 2026
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PositiveValueOct 23, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Cuevas is a sneaky punt-priced pick from the Ravens-Bengals game and a bet against matchup-chasers with Mark Andrews. A rookie with a solid RAS (7.23 out of 10.00, ranked 409 out of 1471 TEs from 1987-2026), Cuevas has posted strong recent production: in the last two weeks, 26.3% route participation rate, 3.5 targets per game, 0.35 TPRR, 3.0 receptions per game, 23.5 receiving yards per game, 3.50 Y/RR, and one receiving touchdown. The Bengals have allowed the most yards per target (9.80) to tight ends this season and the 2nd-most yards per target (9.11) to them since last year. If Cuevas lands between the outcomes of Foster Moreau (2 rec, 34 yards) and Darnell Washington (3 rec, 67 yards) against Cincinnati and splashes paydirt, he'd be a steal at his punt price.
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PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026Baltimore Beatdown
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.
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PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Cuevas' ability to contribute from multiple alignments provides Baltimore additional flexibility at tight end position. With Mark Andrews struggling to consistently produce and injuries affecting depth of room, Cuevas could find increasingly important role down stretch. His ability to operate as receiving option from backfield, create separation underneath, and generate additional yardage after catch makes him interesting weapon for offensive coordinator Declan Doyle; has opportunity to establish himself as legitimate contributor rather than developmental depth piece.
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PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Rookie tight end received expanded opportunity with Matthew Hibner sidelined by hand injury; finished 4 receptions for 44 yards and 1 touchdown on 23 snaps (14 receiving, 9 run blocking). Cuevas demonstrated natural feel for finding openings in coverage, settling into soft spots, and generating yards after catch; aligned in multiple positions including backfield as fullback on touchdown reception, showing straight-line speed and positional versatility.
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PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026Baltimore Beatdown
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.
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PositiveSleeperOct 20, 2026Footballguys
Fifth-round rookie tight end for Baltimore with a plausible path to playing time in dynasty leagues. Historically, when the Ravens draft two tight ends in the same draft, the second-selected has played more games and scored more fantasy points than the first; Cuevas was selected one round after Matt Hibner. Through Week 3, Cuevas saw limited 14% snap share, but after Hibner's hand injury in Week 5, Cuevas played a season-high 23 snaps (40% snap share) in Week 6 against Cleveland, was targeted five times, caught four for 44 yards and his first career touchdown. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle deployed Cuevas creatively—lining him up as an eligible guard before a 29-yard reception and using him on a fourth-and-goal touchdown play—suggesting a longer-term productive role. At Alabama, Cuevas caught 53 receptions for 629 yards and five touchdowns over two seasons, playing just over half his snaps inline and frequently deployed across formations. Matt Waldman ranked Cuevas TE7 in the 2026 rookie class, 10 spots ahead of Hibner, and projected him as a team's TE2 who could contribute as a receiver in multi-TE sets. Baltimore has used two or more tight ends on more than half its offensive snaps this season. With Andrews (age 30) extended through 2027 and Smythe out for the season with an Achilles tear, Cuevas and Hibner could be the Ravens' top two tight ends by 2028, with Cuevas in a receiving role. Best viewed as a longer-term development project with the ceiling of the next Mark Andrews.
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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Ravens OC Declan Doyle lined up tight end Josh Cuevas at left guard off the line of scrimmage, then released him into a route for a 29-yard gain in the first quarter. The play exploited an NFL rulebook loophole: because Cuevas was positioned off the line of scrimmage rather than on it, he qualified as an eligible receiver despite his unconventional alignment, allowing him to go downfield legally. The source notes this is a creative but likely one-off tactical deployment, as the positioning leaves Cuevas vulnerable as a blocker and teams will adjust after studying the film.
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