Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson publicly supported tight end Mark Andrews during the team’s mandatory minicamp after criticism arose over Andrews’ dropped two-point conversion attempt in their AFC Divisional playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills in January. Jackson emphasized that Andrews should not be blamed for the defeat, which also featured Jackson’s own mistakes, including an interception and a fumble in the fourth quarter.
Jackson Reflects on Their Shared NFL Journey and Recent Errors
Both Andrews and Jackson entered the NFL together in the 2018 Draft and have since been pivotal playmakers for Baltimore. Andrews had built a reputation as one of the franchise’s most reliable offensive weapons before the costly errors in the Divisional Round. Jackson expressed his frustration about the public’s harsh judgment, stating,
‘Cause Mark is still Mark, for sure, no doubt,
and acknowledged his personal accountability for the team’s struggles during the game.
He’s accomplished so much for us and himself. I feel like, just let things happen sometimes,
Jackson said.
We wish we would’ve won the game. I wish I didn’t throw that interception. I wish I didn’t fumble. I wish the mishap didn’t happen, but it happened. It’s a lesson learned, man, so next time, we’ll do something better.
Ravens’ Playoff Woes Fuel Determination Ahead of Upcoming Season
Although Lamar Jackson has earned MVP honors and helped position Baltimore as a leading AFC contender, the Ravens have yet to capture a Super Bowl, falling short in five postseason appearances, including an AFC Championship defeat. The recent loss to the Bills serves as a motivating setback, pushing the team to improve in the 2025 season and overcome the playoff frustrations that have lingered during Jackson’s tenure.
Before it was like, ‘Oh, you can’t win a playoff game.’ Then, we won a playoff game, got to the AFC Championship two years ago, and we just fell short, like two games short this year,
Jackson reflected.
We’re going to bounce back. We’ll come back and I feel like we’re gonna have vengeance on our mind.