Matthew Hibner

TE · Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys · 42 graded snaps

Solid

Hibner made the most of his opportunities, scoring a touchdown and generating big plays off play-action while providing dependable perimeter blocking in the run game.

Matthew Hibner film grade: 72: share card

Run block6624Receiving778Special teams638Pass block642

The full breakdown

Hibner earned a solid 71.5 grade primarily powered by his receiving impact (77 facet grade), where he capitalized on leak routes off play-action. He broke open for a 21-yard reception along the sideline at Q3 01:48 and caught a 2-yard touchdown pass off pre-snap motion at Q4 01:34. His run blocking (66) was steady across 24 snaps, highlighted by a touchdown-clearing lead block at Q2 11:29 and sealing Von Miller at Q4 05:14, though he surrendered edge containment to Rashan Gary at Q2 08:39. Additional positive contributions in pass protection and punt return coverage rounded out an efficient outing.

Strengths

Play-action route execution
Perimeter lead blocking
Reliable hands in the flat

Weaknesses

Inconsistent reach blocks on the edge

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q3 01:48, 1st & 10Sold his inline block before slipping into the flat for a 21-yard gain on a play-action bootleg.
+1.5Q4 01:34, 3rd & 2Shifted across the formation and released smoothly into the flat for an uncontested 2-yard touchdown catch.
+1Q2 11:29, 1st & 3Served as the lead blocker into the alley, sustaining position to clear the perimeter for Derrick Henry's touchdown.

Every graded snap · 8 wins or losses, 34 routine

+0.5Q1 02:42 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEngages Lawrence on the frontside edge, establishing positioning and walling him off.
+1Q2 11:29 · 1 & 3 · Run blockLeads through the alley and maintains position against perimeter run defense, giving Henry room to reach the edge.
-0.5Q2 08:39 · 2 & 9 · Run blockFails to fully turn Gary outside, allowing the edge defender to compress the corner and contain Henry inside.
+1.5Q3 01:48 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingSells the block at the line before leaking into the right flat wide open, securing the catch on the run and picking up 21 yards along the boundary.
+0.5Q4 09:06 · 2 & 6 · Pass blockSecures the front side edge against the defensive end to ensure clean rollout space for Jackson.
+0.5Q4 05:57 · 4 & 6 · Special teamsDelivers a clean seal block on the interior coverage pursuit to widen Wester's running lane.
+1Q4 05:14 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFires out inline against Von Miller, latching and sustaining leverage on the perimeter to prevent containment from squeezing inward.

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