Lamar Jackson acted like a true leader at a low point for his team. Jackson and the Ravens lost a heartbreaker to the Bills in the AFC divisional round on Sunday after Mark Andrews dropped what would have been a game-tying catch on a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter.
After the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round — in large part thanks to Mark Andrews’ unfortunate miscues — superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson showed us exactly who he is. He blamed himself for the Ravens’ latest disappointing postseason failure and didn’t throw anyone else under the bus.
Last year, the Ravens lost after Zay Flowers fumbled the ball on the goal line. This year, Flowers was out with injury and the two tight ends carried the load for the passing game. But Andrews' mistakes will be the lasting memory of this game.
Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews were not themselves in the 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jackson had a transcendently elite regular season. Of all the things he did well
One criticism in the past has been whether or not Jackson is a true leader, or if he approaches the game like a superstar monolith. This season put that talk to bed, and watching him after Mark Andrews very clearly botched the Divisional Playoffs against the Bills is proof of that.
The football analyst pointed the finger at the Ravens quarterback, not just the tight end who dropped the ball on Baltimore's critical two-point conversion attempt.
The Bills' win sent Josh Allen and company to the AFC championship game, while Lamar Jackson and the Ravens wrapped up an otherwise strong season. Mark Andrews drew heavy criticism postgame for two fourth-quarter mistakes,
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews dropped a game-tying two-point conversion in his most recent playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Former NFL
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a brutal fourth quarter in Sunday's loss to the Bills, losing a fumble and then dropping a game-tying two-point conversion attempt.
After Andrews dropped a two-point conversion that would have tied the AFC divisional round game against Buffalo, Jackson showed support for his star teammate.
The Baltimore Ravens once again came up short in the playoffs, suffering a brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in which they committed multiple turnovers. Lamar Jackson and others bemoned the missed opportunites,
But Jackson, as well as Ravens coach John Harbaugh had Andrews's back during while speaking to the media postgame.