Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has spoken for the first time since his crucial missed 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 his Instagram page. “I am completely devastated by what happened on Sunday. I am devastated for my teammates, my coaches and Ravens fans.
“I pour every ounce of my being into playing at the highest possible level because I love my team and the game of 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 at Highmark Stadium. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images)
“Although the shock and disappointment is unlike anything I’ve felt before, I refuse to let the situation define me. I promise that this adversity will only make me stronger and fuel us as we move forward.
“I thank everyone who has shown me and our team genuine support over the past several days. Despite the negativity, I have seen heartfelt love and encouragement, including from those who have generously donated to the Breakthrough T1D organization. Even when the moment seems darkest , perspective can reveal that there is still much light in this world.
“I will now do my part to come back and contribute to it. #GodBless”
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A GoFundMe was launched by “Bills Mafia,” which has raised over $100,000 for Andrews’ fund. The Ravens addressed the classy move by the Bills fan base on Wednesday.
“Shout out to the Bills Mafia for showing support for our guy Mark Andrews and donating to the @BreakthroughT1D organization working to cure and improve the lives of those dealing with type 1 diabetes,” said a Ravens’ X – post.
Andrews’ drop could not 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 to play in the fourth quarter.
Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass on a two-point conversion attempt in the second half of a divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, NY (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw the ball perfectly to his usually faithful tight end running toward the right pylon, but Andrews couldn’t secure it in the cold, snowy conditions. And the reaction said it all from the Ravens on the court and on the sideline.
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 were quick to comfort him on the sidelines, where he looked shocked at what had happened. And while he admitted he was heartbroken after the game, Jackson defended Andrews, saying it was a team loss.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. (Scott Galvin/Imagn 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.
