Perhaps the worst moment in Mark Andrews’ career has turned out to be a positive for him.
Andrews dropped what would have been a game-tying two-point conversion Sunday, and his Baltimore Ravens fell to the Buffalo Bills, 27-25, in the AFC divisional round.
The star tight end has been the subject of criticism since the game. He also fumbled earlier in the fourth quarter.
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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)
A group of Bills fans launched a GoFundMe to donate money to Andrews’ charity, Breakthrow T1D. The association supports children with diabetes.
“As many of you know, (the) Ravens TE was unable to catch the play that resulted in the 2 point conversion and upset Ravens fans. Additionally, the TE has received death threats and nasty comments. [sic] his performance last night,” the GoFundMe says.
“We want Bills Mafia to donate to Mark’s Juvenile Diabetes Charity. Let’s reach a goal of at least 5,000. Please resend this! LINK TO DONATE WILL BE IN OUR BIO @thebuffalobrief on IG.”
That goal was exceeded. At the time of publication, over $20,000 had been raised.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) 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 in Orchard Park, NY on January 19, 2025. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images)
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Several have donated $89, representing Andrews’ jersey number. But some have also thrown in $17, which is the number Josh Allen has carried throughout his career.
Andrews did not speak to the media after the game, but Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and Andrews’ teammates defended him.
“We wouldn’t be here without Mark Andrews,” Harbaugh said, via The Athletic .
Added Lamar Jackson, who had two early turnovers: “We all played a factor in the game. It’s a team effort. We don’t want to put it on Mark. Because he’s been struggling all season. All the great things he’s been doing all season .”
Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) strips the ball from Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The Bills will now try to take down the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who are playing for their seventh straight AFC Championship this weekend. It is the fourth time in five seasons that the Bills and Chiefs have met in the postseason.
