Mark Andrews Eyes Redemption After Heartbreaking Playoff Drop

Mark Andrews, the Ravens' three-time Pro Bowl tight end, is still carrying the weight of a playoff moment that nobody in Baltimore is going to forget anytime soon. With the Ravens just a two-point conversion away from tying their divisional round game against the Buffalo Bills, Andrews dropped a short pass from Lamar Jackson—an error that instantly became the heartbreak headline of the night.

Andrews initially poured out his feelings on social media, letting fans know he was "absolutely gutted." But this week, he faced the media and gave a candid take on what went down. He admitted that not only did he miss the catch, but he was also having issues with his gloves at the time. "I'm thinking, 'Do I take it off? Do I not?' It was so fast and so quick that it just happened," Andrews said. "And at the end of the day, I still should have caught the ball. I still should have made that play."

Talk about a tough spot—trying to make a season-defining catch while also wrestling with your own equipment. Sometimes, football really does serve up the most poetic chaos.

Andrews emphasized that, while it stings, that's just the way sports go. "Things happen. I know the type of player that I am, what I can do, and it is what it is. It was tough, wasn't the best game, and I'm looking forward to redemption."

If Andrews had made the catch, the Ravens would have tied the game at 27, keeping their Super Bowl hopes alive. Instead, they had to attempt an onside kick, which the Buffalo Bills quickly recovered. A couple of routine plays later and the Bills punched their ticket to the AFC Championship, leaving the Ravens in the rearview mirror.

Lamar Jackson wrapped up the night with two touchdowns and one interception, but the Ravens also coughed up two fumbles, including one from Andrews in the fourth quarter. The 2025 season will be Andrews' last year under contract with Baltimore, so the clock is ticking for his shot at redemption.