The Baltimore Ravens’ heartbreaking 27-25 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills has left fans searching for answers. At the center of the controversy? Tight end Mark Andrews, who dropped a crucial two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter—an error that many have pointed to as the defining moment of Baltimore’s season-ending defeat.

However, Las Vegas Raiders defensive star Maxx Crosby isn’t buying the narrative that Andrews is solely to blame. Instead, he fired back at the critics, reminding everyone that Andrews was a key reason why Baltimore even made it to that moment in the first place.

Crosby: ‘You Can Point Fingers, But the Ravens Needed Andrews to Get Here’

💬 “You can point fingers at Mark Andrews all day, but they might not even be in that situation if they didn’t have Mark Andrews.” – Maxx Crosby on SiriusXM NFL Radio

📻 LISTEN: Crosby on Mark Andrews & the Ravens’ loss

Why Crosby Is Right: Andrews’ 2024 Impact Was Massive

Despite missing the Pro Bowl, Andrews had a highly productive season, proving to be one of the league’s most dangerous red-zone threats.

📊 Mark Andrews’ 2024 Stats:
✔ 55 receptions
✔ 673 yards
✔ 11 touchdowns (4th-most in the NFL)

Without Andrews, Baltimore’s offense wouldn’t have been as dynamic, and Lamar Jackson wouldn’t have had his go-to safety blanket in crucial moments.

Yet, in the wake of the playoff loss, some have chosen to single out Andrews’ mistake rather than acknowledge the bigger picture of why the Ravens fell short.

Ravens’ Loss Was About More Than One Play

Crosby’s comments highlight a larger truth in football: one play does not define an entire game. Yes, Andrews’ drop stung, but Baltimore had multiple opportunities to win before that moment.

Other Factors in the Ravens’ Playoff Loss

❌ Lamar Jackson’s Costly Turnovers – Jackson played well overall (18/25, 254 yards, 2 TDs), but he also had:

• 1 interception
• A fumble on a sack that led to a Buffalo touchdown

❌ Injuries to Key Players – The absence of Zay Flowers (out since Week 18) limited Baltimore’s passing game.

• Flowers was a Pro Bowler in just his second season and was Baltimore’s top deep threat.
• Without him, the Ravens lacked explosive plays on offense.

❌ Defensive Struggles Against Josh Allen – While the defense kept the game close, Allen made key plays down the stretch, including:

• A touchdown pass following Jackson’s fumble
• Several third-down conversions that kept Baltimore’s defense on the field

Football Is a Team Sport – Not Just One Play

The Ravens had multiple opportunities to take control of the game before Andrews’ drop. To pin all the blame on one player ignores the full story of how Baltimore fell short in Buffalo.

💬 “When a team, especially one that is a Super Bowl contender, loses a big game, the responsibility and accountability for that loss has to fall on the shoulders of multiple men, if not the entire team.”

Final Thoughts: Where Do the Ravens Go From Here?

With the season officially over, Baltimore now shifts its focus to 2025. The core of this team remains intact, and with Lamar Jackson, Andrews, Flowers, and Derrick Henry returning, the Super Bowl window is still wide open.

🔜 Key offseason questions:
1️⃣ Will Baltimore add more receiving weapons to help Jackson and Andrews?
2️⃣ How will the Ravens address offensive line depth to protect Jackson?
3️⃣ What defensive adjustments will be made after the late-season struggles?

💬 What do you think? Is the criticism of Mark Andrews fair, or are people overreacting? Drop your thoughts below! 🔥