Ravens’ Mark Andrews Addresses Tough Loss to Bills
The Baltimore Ravens faced a heartbreaking defeat to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round on Sunday, losing by just two points. Fans quickly pointed to tight end Mark Andrews, who had a difficult game, culminating in a dropped pass on a two-point conversion that could have tied the game.
Andrews Takes Responsibility
Five days after the game, Andrews shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, reflecting on his performance. He admitted to feeling devastated and took responsibility for his mistakes, saying he was “absolutely gutted” by how he contributed to the loss.
“It’s impossible to adequately express how I feel. I’m absolutely gutted by what happened on Sunday. I’m devastated for my teammates, my coaches and Ravens fans,” Andrews wrote. “I pour every ounce of my being into playing at the highest level possible, because I love my team and the game of football like nothing else. That is why it’s taken me until now to collect my thoughts and address this publicly.”
Andrews went on to say that while the disappointment was intense, he refused to let the situation define him and vowed to use it as motivation for the future.
A Difficult Game for Andrews
It was a tough game for Andrews, a three-time Pro Bowler. In addition to the missed two-point conversion, he dropped a pass in the first half and fumbled a potential first-down catch late in the game, which led to a Buffalo field goal.
As a result, Andrews faced harsh criticism from fans who blamed him for the Ravens’ playoff loss. He did not speak to reporters after the game and skipped the team’s final media session of the season.
Support from Teammates and Coaches
Despite the criticism, Andrews received support from his teammates and coaches. Head coach John Harbaugh expressed pride in Andrews and believed he would bounce back. Linebacker Kyle Van Noy emphasized that football is a team sport, and the defense also played a part in the loss.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson also took responsibility, sharing his frustration about an interception he threw earlier in the game.
“I’m just as hurt as Mark. I don’t — ain’t his fault. All of us played a factor in that game. It’s a team effort,” Jackson said after the game.
Thanks to Supporters
In his Instagram statement, Andrews thanked the fans who supported him and the team despite the negativity. He also expressed gratitude for those who donated to his charity, Breakthrough TD1, which supports children with diabetes. Bills fans raised $77,000 for the organization following the game.
“Even when the moment seems darkest, perspective can reveal that there’s still a lot of light in this world. I’m now going to do my part to bounce back and contribute to it,” Andrews concluded.
