John Harbaugh Defends Mark Andrews After Ravens Playoff Loss
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh publicly supported tight end Mark Andrews following his crucial drop during the team's 27-25 playoff loss against the Buffalo Bills. Harbaugh addressed reporters after the game, emphasizing Andrews' importance to the team's success. 'There’s nobody that has more heart, cares more, and fights more than Mark,' he stated. 'We wouldn’t be here without Mark Andrews.'
In a tense moment late in the fourth quarter, with the Ravens trailing by eight points, the team moved down the field effectively. Quarterback Lamar Jackson connected with tight end Isaiah Likely for a touchdown. However, the subsequent two-point conversion attempt, in which Andrews was targeted, resulted in a dropped pass, leaving the conversion unsuccessful. The Ravens were unable to recover from this setback, culminating in an unsuccessful onside kick attempt that secured a victory for the Bills.
Despite the disappointment, Andrews finished the game with a team-high five receptions for 61 yards and had a notable impact during the season. Earlier in the game, he had lost a fumble in Bills territory, a critical misstep as the Ravens were attempting to score a go-ahead touchdown. A former third-round pick, Andrews has spent his entire seven-year career with the Ravens, earning three Pro Bowl selections. Though he struggled at the start of the 2024 season, accumulating only six catches for 65 yards in the first four weeks, he rebounded significantly, concluding the regular season with 49 receptions for 608 yards and 11 touchdowns—leading all tight ends in scoring. Harbaugh reiterated that despite Andrews' mistakes in the divisional-round loss, his contributions throughout the season were vital to the Ravens' playoff run.