Kyle Hamilton slaps Mark Andrews critics with a harsh reality check

A few Baltimore Ravens players gave their support for Mark Andrews tracks down costly tight end mistakes in Sunday’s 27-25 divisional round loss to Buffalo Bills. Ravens defensive back Kyle Hamilton also came to the defense of Andrews.

Kyle Hamilton defends Mark Andrews after his costly mistakes

“For anybody to say anything about him, you have to look in the mirror,” Hamilton said of Andrews after their heavy loss against the law.

Andrews, who led the Ravens with 11 touchdown receptions in 2024, made two key mistakes against the Bills. He first fumbled after catching a 16-yard pass at Buffalo’s 44-yard line in the fourth quarter, ending a promising Baltimore drive.

Then, with 1:33 left in the game, he dropped a two-point conversion attempt Lamar Jackson connected with Isaiah Probably for a 24-yard touchdown. Andrews finished with five receptions for 61 yards.

A third-round pick in 2018, Andrews played his entire career with the Ravens, recording 436 receptions for 5,530 yards and 51 touchdowns, all franchise records. However, the 29-year-old suffered a down season, with his 39.6 yards per game his lowest average since his freshman year.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen managed two rushing touchdowns in the first half at New York’s snowy Highmark Stadium, while Jackson and the Ravens were left to rue a series of costly mistakes.

The duel between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson

The AFC Divisional Round showdown was expected to be a showdown between two of the NFL’s most explosive quarterbacks, with this season’s MVP leader Josh Allen facing the Ravens. reigning MVP Jackson.

However, the much-anticipated quarterback duel largely fell through as the game turned into a tight battle that was ultimately decided by Ravens mistakes at critical moments.

The loss marks another postseason exit for the Ravens during the Jackson era. The two-time NFL MVP, who is the favorite to win the league’s top individual award this year, has yet to lead Baltimore to the Super Bowl despite a 70-24 regular season record.

Allen didn’t provide any amazing passing in the showdown between the MVP leaders, completing 16 of 22 passes for 127 yards. However, he led the offense to three of their four first-half rushing touchdowns and added eight carries for 22 yards.

Bills running back James Cook rushed for 67 yards on 17 carries, while kicker Tyler Bass made two field goals, one of them 51 yards. The Bills finished the season with a perfect 10-0 home record, tying their franchise record for most home wins in a season, first set in 1990.

The win sets up another playoff showdown between the Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. This is the second AFC Championship game between Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, following their first meeting in 2020 in Kansas City. It will be the fourth postseason meeting between the two quarterbacks, with Mahomes winning the previous three.