Perhaps the worst moment in Mark Andrews’ career turned out to be a positive one 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 drops a pass on a two-point conversion attempt during the second half of a divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
A group of Bills fans started a GoFundMe to donate money to Andrews’ charity, Breakthrow T1D. The association supports diabetic children.
“As many of you know, the Ravens TE was unable to catch the game-tying 2-point conversion and upset Ravens fans. On top of that, the TE received death threats and nasty comments afterwards. [sic] his performance last night,” says GoFundMe.
“We want Bills Mafia to donate to Marks Juvenile Diabetes Charity. Let’s reach a goal of at least 5,000 people. Please repost this! THE LINK TO DONATE WILL BE IN OUR BIO @thebuffalobrief on IG. “
This objective was exceeded. At the time of publication, more than $20,000 had been raised.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) drops a pass during a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a Division 1 game AFC 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 19, 2025. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images)
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Several donated $89, representing Andrews’ jersey number. But some also threw in $17, which is the amount Josh Allen has carried throughout his career.
Andrews did not speak with the media after the game, but Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and his 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 part in the game. It’s a team effort. We’re not going to blame that on Mark. Because he fought all season. All the great things he’s done 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 on Sunday 19 January 2025, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The Bills will now look to defeat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who are playing for their seventh straight AFC championship this weekend. This is the fourth time in five seasons that the Bills and Chiefs have met in the playoffs.
