The Baltimore Ravens’ season came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end on Sunday night. Once again, a game that seemed poised for a magical comeback slipped through their fingers—literally.
After leading the Ravens on a late drive to score a crucial touchdown and pull within two points of the Buffalo Bills, Lamar Jackson found Mark Andrews wide open in the end zone for the game-tying two-point conversion. But the ball fell to the ground, and with it, Baltimore’s playoff hopes.
The normally reliable tight end, known for his clutch play and steady hands, dropped what would have been a season-saving catch.
The weight of the moment seemed to take its toll on Andrews. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, the Pro Bowl tight end was unavailable for postgame interviews in the locker room.
“Mark Andrews wasn’t available to speak to reporters in the locker room after the game,” Zrebiec reported.
It was a rare moment of withdrawal from one of Baltimore’s most vocal and passionate leaders.
Andrews’ drop was the defining moment of a tough outing. Earlier in the game, he lost a critical fumble in the fourth quarter, halting a Ravens drive that had them poised to take the lead.
Despite finishing with five catches for 61 yards, Andrews’ mistakes overshadowed his contributions. For a player who has meant so much to this franchise, this game will likely weigh on him for years to come.
While Andrews bore the brunt of the postgame scrutiny, this loss wasn’t solely on his shoulders.
Jackson threw an interception earlier in the game, though it could be argued that it wasn’t entirely his fault. The offense had three costly turnovers overall, and the defense struggled to contain Buffalo’s Josh Allen, who rushed for two touchdowns.
Even so, the narrative surrounding Jackson’s ability to win in high-pressure playoff games will persist, unfairly or not. For a quarterback coming off an MVP-caliber season, the sting of falling short will feel especially sharp.
It’s easy to focus on a single play in a game of inches, but Mark Andrews has been nothing short of a legend for the Ravens. One drop doesn’t erase the years of clutch performances, leadership, and impact he’s had on this franchise.
Andrews will carry this disappointment, but so will the entire team. Fans should remember that moments like these don’t define a career—they’re just part of the journey.