Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has spoken for the first time since his crucial two-point conversion in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Andrews took the high road despite ridicule and even death threats after a 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
“It is impossible to adequately express how I feel,” Andrews wrote on his Instagram page. “I am absolutely gutted by what happened on Sunday. I am devastated for my teammates, my coaches and the Ravens fans.
“I dedicate every ounce of my being to playing at the highest level possible, because I love my team and football like nothing else. That’s why it’s taken me until now to collect my thoughts and talk about it publicly.
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Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews drops a pass during a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a divisional round game of the AFC 2025 at Highmark Stadium. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images)
“Even though the shock and disappointment is unlike anything I’ve felt before, I refuse to let the situation define me. I promise 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 few days. Despite the negativity, I have seen genuine love and encouragement, including from those who generously donates to the Breakthrough T1D organization Even when the moment seems at its darkest, perspective can reveal that there is still plenty of light in this world.
“I will now do my part to bounce back and contribute. #GodBless”
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A GoFundMe was started by the Bills Mafia, which raised more than $100,000 for Andrews’ foundation. The Ravens addressed the Bills fan base’s classy move Wednesday.
“Thanks to Bills Mafia for showing support for our guy Mark Andrews and donating to the @BreakthroughT1D organization, which works to cure and improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes,” a post from Ravens’
Andrews’ fall couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Ravens, as a successful two-point conversion would have tied the game in Orchard Park, New York, at 27 with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter .

Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens drops a pass during 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)
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw the ball perfectly to his usually trusty tight end, running toward the right pylon, but Andrews couldn’t secure it in icy, snowy conditions. And the Ravens’ reaction on the field and on the sidelines spoke volumes.
The Bills knew they had escaped a potential loss if the game went into overtime. Instead, the Bills travel to Kansas City this weekend for another chapter in their rivalry with the Chiefs.
Andrews’ teammates were quick to console him on the sidelines, where he appeared shocked by what had happened. And although he admitted to feeling drained 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 during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. (Scott Galvin/Imagn Images)
Andrews, the third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, played seven seasons with Baltimore. He finished his 2024 campaign with a career-high 11 receiving touchdowns among his 55 receptions for 673 yards.