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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Josh Cuevas
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Josh Cuevas
PositiveUsageOct 30, 2026
The TE played only 16 snaps but made a solid impact on eight routes, catching 2-of-2 targets for 35 yards and 4.38 yards per route run. His efficiency was strong in the passing game, though his run-blocking grades remain below 50.0 in each of the last two weeks as he continues to develop.NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026
Cuevas has been on the field for 102 snaps this season in Baltimore's TE-heavy offense, which ranks seventh in 12 personnel usage (32%) and fifth in 13 personnel utilization (14%). He is a fourth tight end option behind Mark Andrews, Matthew Hibner, and Durham Smythe.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Cuevas had 35 receiving yards on two catches in 15 snaps, outproducing Mark Andrews (3 catches, minimal yards in 38 snaps) and emerging as a receiving option at tight end ahead of the No. 2 role holder Hibner.NegativeRoleOct 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.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
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.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
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.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Took on an elevated role with Matthew Hibner sidelined and delivered a season-best performance with 4 catches for 44 yards, including a long 29-yard reception and a fourth-down touchdown; showed promise as a receiving threat moving forward with Mark Andrews on a declining trajectory and Durham Smythe out for the year.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 20, 2026
Rookie TE caught his first NFL TD and showcased versatility in Declan Doyle's creative offense, including a play where he lined up at LG before releasing into a route for a 29-yard gain; illustrates the boundless offensive creativity available to Ravens skill players.PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026
Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas capitalized on Matthew Hibner's absence to shine in 23 snaps, catching a season-best four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown; this represents a significant opportunity spike for the backup tight end.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Josh Cuevas vs. CIN is classified as a dart-throw streaming option at 0% roster ownership for Week 7.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Had four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown in Cleveland, positioning himself as an explosive option in the tight end room alongside Hibner once both get more involved in the offense.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
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.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Rookie Josh Cuevas stepped up and delivered his best performance of the season with four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown against the Browns, including a 29-yard reception that was his longest of the year, filling in for sidelined Matthew Hibner.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Cuevas was targeted by Huntley but had limited impact. He was tackled by Schwesinger for an 11-yard gain on third-and-22 (failing to move the sticks) and later tackled by Williams for just two yards when Baltimore got the ball back with 3:40 remaining, contributing to the Ravens' offensive struggles.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
The rookie tight end has shown flashes of playmaking with steady hands, hauling in 12 of his combined 13 targets with Hibner and two touchdowns to Andrews' one. Cuevas flashed in the Week 6 loss, catching his first NFL touchdown along with a 29-yard catch-and-run from an impressive Declan Doyle play call that saw Cuevas line up at left guard pre-snap. He should cut into Andrews' snap count as soon as both rookie tight ends are available.PositiveRoleOct 18, 2026
Cuevas scored his first career touchdown on a fourth-down play-action pass in the first quarter; later lined up at guard and caught a 30-yard catch-and-run crosser, demonstrating versatility and offensive involvement for the Ravens backup tight end.PositiveRoleOct 18, 2026
Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Huntley on Baltimore's opening drive, indicating early involvement in the red zone and offensive game plan despite his rookie status.NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026
Tight end nabbed two catches on two targets for 26 yards, 22 of those coming after the catch; his role remained similar to weeks past with just 19 snaps in the game, nine of them run blocking.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Josh Cuevas had a season-high 26 receiving yards in his 19 snaps, showing productive efficiency in limited tight end role.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Cuevas had a season-high two catches for 26 yards, showing increased involvement in the tight end rotation.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Cuevas saw limited action until Smythe's injury, with his role exclusive to run blocking. He is an excellent chip blocker who squares his target and releases quickly to become a quarterback-friendly option, and he runs excellent vertical routes with top-speed ability on designed targets. However, he struggled as a run blocker to dig out and push defenders, and the Ravens must quickly find his role with Smythe out for the season.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Rookie tight end likely to take on a bigger role behind Mark Andrews following Durham Smythe's season-ending Achilles 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.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
If Durham Smythe is out long-term with his achilles injury, Cuevas is expected to quickly take on a larger role at tight end alongside Matthew Hibner.PositiveRoleOct 2, 2026
Cuevas had his busiest day as a pro with 16 snaps, largely due to Mark Andrews' hand injury absence. He recorded his first career catch, a 14-yard drag route with chip-and-release that yielded 11 yards after the catch. The source notes that Cuevas' ability to chip and 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. He also logged eight run-blocking snaps graded at 58.1 by PFF.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Rookie Josh Cuevas played his highest snap count of the year (16 snaps) and combined with Matthew Hibner for three catches, showing increased involvement in the tight end rotation.PositiveRoleSep 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.NegativeRoleSep 25, 2026
Cuevas ran four routes and had a run-blocking grade of 59.7 on one snap against the Saints; he saw zero targets and played a combined 24 snaps with fellow tight end Matt Hibner. The source notes neither tight end was used much in the game, with Mark Andrews handling the safety valve role but offering little downfield or after-the-catch production.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Josh Cuevas, part of the Ravens' young tight end duo, was not targeted at all and wasn't part of the offensive game plan in this game.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Young tight end Josh Cuevas wasn't part of the game plan against the Saints and wasn't targeted at all, a frustrating personnel decision given the offensive struggles.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas played only 5 snaps and did not receive a target in the passing game, indicating minimal offensive involvement.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Rookie Josh Cuevas was not targeted at all in Week 2, seeing no involvement despite the wide receiver deficit from injuries.NegativeDepth ChartSep 14, 2026
Cuevas played only six snaps in his Week 1 appearance, significantly out-snapped by Matthew Hibner (23 snaps). He is clearly fourth on the tight end depth chart behind Andrews, Smythe, and Hibner.NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
Rookie Josh Cuevas was not a factor in the passing game in Week 1, indicating he has not yet earned significant playing time in the Ravens' tight end rotation.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Rookie tight end who flashed as a pass-catcher in preseason but left plenty to be desired in the run game. Ravens are short on experienced tight ends, which prompted the signing of veteran Nick Vannett to the practice squad.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Josh Cuevas, Alabama's fifth leading receiver and No. 1 tight end from 2025, departed after catching 37 passes for 411 yards and 4 touchdowns; he was selected in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.PositiveBreakoutAug 27, 2026
The source's postgame takeaway emphasizes that Cuevas' Week 2 performance provided a good look at his receiving profile and developmental upside. He found openings against zone coverage, picked up yards after the catch, and competed at the catch point. The effort he showed as a blocker was equally important; while he doesn't need to become a dominant in-line blocker, becoming reliable enough in that area would give Baltimore considerably more freedom in how it deploys him and make him less predictable on the field.PositiveUsageAug 27, 2026
Cuevas led Ravens receivers with 46 yards on 3 catches in Week 2. The source highlights his straight-line speed on an underneath drag route that turned into a 23-yard gain once he got into space, demonstrating his ability to create yards after the catch—a critical part of his receiving evaluation. He also showed good awareness against zone coverage, settling into open space rather than running into coverage, and elevated to attack the football vertically while making a difficult contested catch in traffic.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
The source notes Cuevas' 36 snaps against Minnesota allowed Baltimore to deploy him in multiple roles—21 receiving, 13 run blocking, 2 pass blocking—showcasing the versatility that made him an intriguing fifth-round addition to the tight end room. His athleticism and willingness to block give Baltimore considerably more freedom in how it deploys him on offense.PositiveUsageAug 27, 2026
Tight end caught a touchdown from Lamar Jackson in 7-on-7 work, adjusting to a ball thrown slightly behind him and making a sliding catch.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Rookie tight end took his turn in the spotlight with a team-high 46 receiving yards against the Vikings, following strong performances from the Ravens' other three pass-catching draft picks in the previous week.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
The rookie fifth-round tight end led the Ravens with 46 receiving yards on three catches against Minnesota, following a week where fellow rookie fourth-round TE Matthew Hibner showed off his receiving chops against the Eagles. The Ravens will need at least one of their two rookie tight ends to contribute on Sundays this season.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Incoming mid-round pick tight end; the source questions what impact he and fellow rookie Matthew Hibner can provide right away for the Ravens after they lost Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and Pat Ricard.