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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Matthew Hibner
NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
The TE returned after missing the Cleveland game but was deployed primarily as a run blocker, with more than half his snaps in that role. He drew zero targets on his limited route snaps, likely by design to focus on run-game development following his hand injury.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
Tight end Hibner was a full participant on Thursday with a hand injury, indicating he is likely available for Sunday's game against Buffalo.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
Tight end Matthew Hibner (hand) was listed as a full participant, indicating his hand injury is not limiting his practice availability.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
Matthew Hibner was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice with a hand injury.NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026
Hibner has played 167 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 the second tight end behind Mark Andrews.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Hibner returned from injury and reassumed his No. 2 tight end role, playing 26 snaps. However, he was not targeted in the passing game, limiting his immediate fantasy impact despite the role reinstatement.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Matthew Hibner returned from injury but was not a factor in the Ravens' Week 7 loss to the Bengals.PositiveInjuryOct 23, 2026
Tight end Matthew Hibner (hand) is off the injury report and set to play Sunday against Cincinnati.PositiveInjuryOct 23, 2026
Matthew Hibner upgraded to full practice participation on Thursday after being limited with a hand injury, indicating improved status for Sunday's game.PositiveInjuryOct 22, 2026
Tight end Matthew Hibner (hand) was a full participant in practice, indicating his hand injury is not limiting his availability.NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026
Matthew Hibner was listed as limited participation on the Ravens' Week 7 injury report with a hand injury.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Hibner was listed as a limited participant with a hand injury, indicating his status remains uncertain for the upcoming game.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Sidelined, which allowed Josh Cuevas to take on an elevated role and deliver a season-best performance in Week 6.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Suffered a hand injury in Week 5 against the Falcons that has him out against the Browns and maybe longer; head coach Jesse Minter said it won't be an IR situation, suggesting a shorter-term absence.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Matthew Hibner was sidelined due to a hand injury in Week 6, forcing the Ravens to rely on rookie Josh Cuevas at tight end.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
The rookie tight end has shown flashes of playmaking with steady hands, hauling in 12 of his combined 13 targets with Cuevas and two touchdowns to Andrews' one. Hibner made noteworthy plays against Dallas and Tennessee. He should cut into Andrews' snap count as soon as both rookie tight ends are available.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Rookie tight end Matthew Hibner will not play in Week 6 against the Browns due to injury.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Rookie tight end ruled out for Week 6 vs. Browns with a hand injury suffered against the Falcons; left the game and returned in blocking-only capacity; head coach Jesse Minter said he would miss "maybe a week" and should not land on injured reserve.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Hibner is out for the Week 6 game against the Browns due to a hand injury.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Tight end Matt Hibner was not practicing on Friday; his status for Week 6 against the Browns remains uncertain pending the Ravens' final injury report.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
TE Matthew Hibner did not practice on Thursday with a hand injury; he remains sidelined for Baltimore's Week 6 preparation.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Ravens tight end Matt Hibner was not practicing on Thursday, per the source's injury report notation.PositiveInjuryOct 15, 2026
Tight end did not receive any targets against the Falcons but stayed active with 10 pass snaps and 20 run-blocking snaps; he hurt his hand early in the game and was carted off the field but eventually returned to receive blocking snaps. His hand injury could have factored into his lack of targets. His role growth remains uncertain with Druham Smythe out for the year and Ja'Kobi Lane returning to establish his own target share; the Ravens also signed veteran Nick Vannett from their practice squad to help fill Smythe's role.NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
TE Matthew Hibner is listed on the Ravens injury report with a hand injury and did not participate in practice (DNP).NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
Matthew Hibner did not practice Wednesday due to a hand injury, limiting his availability for the Ravens' tight end rotation.NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
Ravens tight end Matthew Hibner did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a hand injury, one of only two Ravens to miss practice entirely ahead of Week 6.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Hibner, a rookie tight end, is becoming a reliable target in the Ravens' improved passing game, which is noted as more potent this season than last year.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Suffered a hand injury in Atlanta but returned to the game, creating uncertainty about his availability going forward in a Ravens tight end room already depleted by Durham Smythe's season-ending torn Achilles.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Hibner saw the largest increase in snaps following Durham Smythe's departure in Week 4, making it unlikely that veteran Mark Andrews will see a more robust role in the Ravens offense.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Matthew Hibner is ruled out for Week 6 with a hand injury.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Hibner is ruled out for Week 6 with a hand injury.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Hibner is ruled out for Week 6 with a hand injury.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Matthew 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 that did not sideline him for the remainder of the game.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Hibner was not targeted after exiting with a hand injury early in the contest, though he did return later in the second half.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Rookie tight end likely to take on a bigger role behind Mark Andrews following Durham Smythe's season-ending Achilles 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.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Hibner played a season-high 37 snaps at tight end, matching Mark Andrews in playing time and recording 34 receiving yards, signaling increased offensive 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 Ravens' passing game.PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026
The rookie tight end showed up big time last game and has looked confident as a short-yardage option for Lamar Jackson. The source expects him to make another big play this week, hopefully one that comes after the defense sets him up on a short field.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
The rookie tight end scored his first NFL touchdown in a massive moment, giving the Ravens the lead near the end of the game. Hibner finished with 23 yards on two catches, including the crucial touchdown reception that helped secure the victory.NegativeValueSep 28, 2026
Hibner is listed as a dart-throw streaming option versus Tennessee (0% rostered) for Week 4.NegativeValueSep 28, 2026
Hibner is listed as a dart-throw streaming option against Tennessee with 0% roster ownership, conditional on his starter being out.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Rookie Matthew Hibner played his highest snap count of the year (32 snaps) and caught the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, emerging as a meaningful contributor in the tight end rotation.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 winning play, Hibner was uncovered in the slot and made himself available for Jackson.NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026
Hibner caught a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson in the fourth quarter that gave the Ravens a 31-28 lead with 1:30 remaining in the game.PositiveRoleSep 27, 2026
Hibner caught a touchdown pass with 1:28 remaining in the fourth quarter, marking his first NFL touchdown reception. The score gave the Ravens a lead before Dallas tied the game with a field goal.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Rookie tight end Matthew Hibner played 19 snaps, slightly down from the previous week, and did not receive a target in the passing game, indicating a limited offensive role.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Rookie Matthew Hibner was not targeted at all in Week 2, seeing no involvement despite the wide receiver deficit from injuries.PositiveBreakoutSep 19, 2026
Matthew Hibner, a Ravens rookie tight end, has a huge breakout spot in Week 2. Hibner has explosive receiving ability and with the Ravens missing Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane, this could be the game to get him on the move catching the ball for explosive plays.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
Hibner was one of eight pass-catchers targeted by Lamar Jackson in Week 1 after injuries to Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane forced the Ravens to spread the ball around.PositiveDepth ChartSep 14, 2026
Hibner played 23 snaps and caught one pass for 13 yards, clearly establishing himself as the third tight end ahead of rookie Josh Cuevas (six snaps). His snap share and early production suggest he is the backup to Mark Andrews and Durham Smythe.NegativeRoleSep 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. However, he wasn't targeted again in the game, indicating a limited role in the Ravens' tight end rotation.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Rookie TE Hibner is among the new faces Lamar Jackson will target in 2026, providing additional receiving options for the Ravens.PositiveBreakoutSep 8, 2026
The source projects Hibner as the more likely instant producer among Ravens rookie tight ends, citing his athletic profile and yards-after-catch ability. With Mark Andrews averaging only 24.8 receiving yards per game in 2025 (his least productive season since his rookie year), Hibner has upside to receive a handful of catches per game and turn receptions into solid yardage as the season progresses, positioning him to lead the tight end room in receiving yards.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
The rookie fourth-round tight end showed off his receiving chops against the Eagles in the previous week, part of a Ravens tight end competition where the team will need at least one of their two rookie TEs to contribute on Sundays this season.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Round 4, No. 133 overall tight end put together one of the most impressive performances of Baltimore's rookie class in preseason debut; finished as Ravens' highest graded offensive player by PFF with 92.6 overall grade (74.0 pass blocking, 93.6 receiving); logged 32 snaps (17 run block, 2 pass protection) and 5 receptions for 61 yards; athleticism showed up immediately in passing game with ability to match up one-on-one against linebackers, create separation on routes, and finish with receptions; also had several quality run blocking reps sealing defenders to create running lanes; combination of receiving ability, movement skills, and functional blocking demonstrates versatility Baltimore plans to utilize.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
The rookie tight end eased concerns about the Ravens' lackluster tight end room performance during training camp with a big catch down the field on the opening drive, followed by two nice catch-and-run plays on consecutive drives that showed burst in the process.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Incoming mid-round pick tight end; the source questions what impact he and fellow rookie Josh Cuevas can provide right away for the Ravens after they lost Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and Pat Ricard.