Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews spoke for the first time since his crucial two-point conversion in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Andrews took the high road despite facing ridicule and even death threats after a 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
“It’s impossible to adequately express how I feel,” Andrews wrote on her Instagram page. “I am absolutely devastated by what happened on Sunday. I am devastated for my teammates, my coaches and the Ravens fans.
“I dedicate every ounce of my being to playing at the highest level possible, because I love my team and football like nothing else. That’s why it has taken me until now to gather my thoughts and address this publicly.
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Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews drops a pass on a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC Divisional Round game at Highmark Stadium. (Gregory Fisher/Image Images)
“Although the shock and disappointment are like nothing I have ever felt before, I refuse to let the situation define me. I promise that this adversity will only make me stronger and drive us forward as we move forward.
“I am grateful to everyone who has shown me and our team genuine support these past few days. Despite the negativity, I have seen sincere love and encouragement, even from those who have generously donated to the Breakthrough T1D organization. Even when the moment seems darker, perspective can reveal that there is still a lot of light in this world.
“Now I’m going to do my part to recover and contribute to it. #GodBless”
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The “Bills Mafia” launched a GoFundMe, which has raised more than $100,000 for Andrews’ foundation. The Ravens addressed the stylish move by the Bills fan base on Wednesday.
“Shout out to Bills Mafia for showing support for our boy Mark Andrews and donating to the @BreakthroughT1D organization, which works to cure and improve the lives of those living with Type 1 Diabetes,” a Ravens’ X post read.
Andrews’ fall couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Ravens because a successful two-point conversion would have tied the game in Orchard Park, New York, at 27 with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter.
Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass on a two-point conversion attempt during the second half of a divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw the ball perfectly to his usually reliable tight end running toward the right post, but Andrews couldn’t secure it in the icy, snowy conditions. And the Ravens’ reaction said it all on the field and on the bench.
The Bills knew they had escaped a potential loss if the game had gone to overtime. Instead, the Bills head to Kansas City this weekend for another chapter in their rivalry with the Chiefs.
Andrews’ teammates rushed to comfort him on the bench, where he seemed shocked by what had happened. And although he admitted to feeling devastated after the game, Jackson defended Andrews, saying it was a loss to the team.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. (Scott Galvin/Image Images)
Andrews, the third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, has played seven seasons with Baltimore. He finished his 2024 campaign with a career-high 11 receiving touchdowns among his 55 receptions for 673 yards.
