Mark Andrews views every playoff opportunity as precious, but this one feels extra special.

A year ago, the talented tight end was recovering from ankle surgery when the Ravens opened the playoffs. He didn’t return until the AFC Championship and wasn’t feeling nearly 100% when he came back.

However, Andrews is Mandrews again heading into Saturday night’s wild card contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Finishing the regular season with touchdown catches in six straight games, Andrews and Lamar Jackson have never looked more in sync, and they’re eager to ride their momentum into the postseason.

“I always say this – Mark is like a security blanket,” Jackson said. “We’re like peanut butter and jelly – he’s that guy. For him starting slow this year, and people were doubting him – I don’t know where the doubt came from with Mark. I just don’t know. It still amazes me.

“But, for him to be a team player and help other guys get open and do this and that, and still have a magnificent season he’s had, that just shows what type of player Mark is and what he’s going to bring to the table come this playoff run.”