TE Mark Andrews faced scorching heat as the Baltimore Ravens suffered a playoff heartbreak on a snowy Sunday night on Jan. 19. The Ravens fell to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round.
A two-point conversion drop by Andrews in the closing moments marred a game that could have sent the Ravens to the AFC Championship Game. It sealed a 27-25 victory for the Bills.
James Jones Gives Everyone Credit for Loss, Not Just Mark Andrews
Andrews has been a star for Baltimore’s offense for quite some time, but he dropped a game-tying attempt that capped off a subpar outing for the seventh-year veteran. The Ravens’ inability to rise to the occasion mirrors their past playoff struggles, a trend that frustrated former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, James Jones.
"The Ravens are never at their best when their best is needed."
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Jones was asked about who he blames for the Ravens’ loss on Fox’s “The Facility” — “Lamar gets some, Mark Andrew gets some, the coach gets some. Everybody gets a little bit of this, and you can give Mark Andrews a little more if you want to, you can give Lamar a little more if you want to,” Jones said. “The Ravens are never at their best when they need to be. Turnovers, missed opportunities — it’s the same story every year.”
His harsh assessment will relate to fans who’ve seen Baltimore falter repeatedly in big moments. “You have not turned the football over twice in a game all year long, Lamar, and you chose this game to do it. Mark Andrews, we can talk about you not fumbling 197 times. You caught the pass, and you want to choose this game on the road in Buffalo to drop passes and fumble,” Jones pointed out.
Apart from Jones, Jackson refused to let Andrews shoulder the blame alone. Speaking to reporters after the game, he said, “We’re a team. It’s not [Andrews’] fault. We all played a part in this loss.”
Jackson delivered a gutsy performance, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns, but crucial turnovers plagued his effort. An interception and a fumble from the NFL MVP contender proved costly, leaving many to wonder if the Ravens once again buckled under postseason pressure rather than just bad luck.
The Ravens’ offense, while unstoppable at times, has yet to consistently deliver when it matters most, a problem that has haunted the franchise in recent years. The scene must have felt all too familiar for Ravens fans — a recap of Lee Evans’ infamous drop in the 2011 AFC Championship Game.
Another season ended in heartbreak for the Ravens. Can Jackson and Co. overcome the postseason struggles next year if they reach this far once again? Will Andrews remain a centerpiece of the offense? These are the questions that the Ravens can dwell on in the 2025 offseason.
