Oct 4, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) reacts after a touchdown with Baltimore Ravens tight end Matt Hibner (88) during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Matt Hibner Continues To Prove Himself

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Wesley Dixon | Last updated Oct 5, 2026 6:46 PM ET

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Matt Hibner has made the most of his limited opportunities with the Ravens this season. Against the Tennessee Titans, the rookie tight end received his biggest opportunity yet. According to Pro Football Focus, Hibner’s usage in 12 personnel jumped from 41.8% through the first three weeks to 84.2% against Tennessee.

Mark Andrews still commands most of the targets at tight end, but Hibner has given the Ravens a more explosive option after the catch when his number has been called this season.

Two Different Roles

This season, Andrews has remained a consistent pass catcher, but much of his production has come on shorter throws designed to keep the offense moving. According to NFL Savant, Andrews has a 23.5% target share, ranking in the 80th percentile. His average depth of target sits much lower at 7.2 yards, while he has generated only 1.8 yards after the catch per reception, placing him in the seventh percentile.

Hibner, on the other hand, has been the more explosive counterpart after the catch. His target share sits at just 6.8%, while his average depth of target is also low at five yards. However, he is averaging 9.3 yards after the catch per reception, which ranks in the 92nd percentile.

This gives the Ravens two different options for how they want to utilize the tight end position. Andrews can continue serving as the higher-volume underneath target, while Hibner can be given the ball in space and use his 250-pound frame to wreak havoc in the second level. It is still early in the season, and Hibner’s volume remains limited, but Baltimore may be developing a tight end partnership with two different skill sets.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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