Fans eager to hear Mark Andrews’ thoughts after the Baltimore Ravens’ loss to the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Divisional Round will have to wait, as the three-time Pro Bowl selection was unavailable for media comments following the Ravens’ season-ending defeat, as reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec.
Mark Andrews wasn’t available to speak to reporters in the locker room after the game.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) January 20, 2025
Andrews’ absence from postgame availability is striking, especially considering his high demand for comments, possibly even more than quarterback Lamar Jackson. Unfortunately for the 29-year-old tight end, avoiding the media won’t erase the memory of his performance in the 27-25 defeat. With 8:50 left in the game and the Bills holding a 24-19 lead, Andrews caught a 16-yard pass from Jackson, moving the ball into Buffalo territory for a possible go-ahead score. Instead of charging toward the end zone, Andrews attempted to sidestep Terrel Bernard, who stripped the ball and recovered the ensuing fumble.
“HE DROPPED THE BALL! AND IT’S RECOVERED BY BERNARD! THE THIRD TURNOVER COMMITTED BY THE RAVENS!” – Jim Nantz 🏈🎙️# #NFL pic.twitter.com/zzOVIJNpF7
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 20, 2025
Despite the blunder, the Ravens held the Bills to just a field goal, keeping the game within a single score. After Jackson led Baltimore on an eight-play, 88-yard touchdown drive, Andrews had an opportunity to redeem himself with a potential game-tying two-point conversion, but he dropped the pass, which ultimately sealed the Bills’ win.
Jim Nantz & Tony Romo on the CBS call for the Mark Andrews drop.
“THE BALL IS DROPPED! HE HAD THE 2-POINT CONVERSION IN HIS HANDS! ANDREWS DID NOT HOLD ON!” – Nantz
“Oh my goodness.” – Romo
“It’s shocking.” – Nantz
“It’s shocking… That’s caught 999 out of 1,000.” – Romo https://t.co/Hcs8sQaey9 pic.twitter.com/CuWAPZ609w
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 20, 2025
After the game, Jackson accepted responsibility for his part in the loss, including two costly turnovers (one interception and one fumble) in the first half. However, unlike Jackson, Andrews did not address reporters at the postgame podium or in the locker room. The Pro Football Writers of America’s policy states that players should have “immediate access to all players for the purpose of conducting interviews” after a brief cooldown period. Without any explanation, it seems that the 2021 first-team All-Pro was simply not prepared to engage with the media after the defeat.
If Andrews was indeed avoiding the media due to his disappointing performance, he would not be the first NFL player to do so and certainly won’t be the last. Nonetheless, the reality is that addressing reporters—regardless of the outcome—is part of Andrews’ job for which he earns $7 million a year, plus incentives. It also stands in stark contrast to Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker’s openness in confronting his midseason struggles.
