Lamar Jackson’s top target has Ravens fans excited for the 2025 NFL season

Little by little, a new NFL season is beginning to take shape, and the Baltimore Ravens are aiming to be fully prepared for their Week 1 debut. Lamar Jackson knows he’ll need his top weapons at full strength if the team is going to become a feared contender in the AFC North.

Mark Andrews was one of the team’s standout players last season, though many pointed to him as one of the key figures responsible for the loss to the Bills in the closing moments of that game. The tight end is looking to move past that disappointment and is already focused on what lies ahead.

In a recent conversation with the media, the player at the center of the most pivotal play for John Harbaugh’s team last season shared his thoughts on the moment. He acknowledged it was a difficult experience but made it clear he’s ready to move forward and bounce back.

“[I’ve had] to eat a lot of (expletive) in the last however long it’s been,” Andrews said Friday, via Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner. “But I’m excited to go show who I am, what I can be and what I can help this team with, because I’m not done yet.”

Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball after a catch against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

Among the elite at his position

While Andrews unfortunately became a notoriously pivotal figure in the play that could have changed the course of the season for Lamar Jackson and his teammates, many still consider him a top-10 player at his position in the league.

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A recent ESPN survey of league executives, coaches, and scouts ranked him as one of the best tight ends in the NFL, a recognition that brought joy to the player upon hearing the news.

“I think that there’s not many 11-touchdown guys left off the top tight end list, but it is what it is,” Andrews said. “Again, it wasn’t until six games [into the season] that I scored a touchdown, so I know what I can do. There’s points last year where I wasn’t my best; I wasn’t fully there. But I’ve got a great direction. I’ve been able to take care of my body, learn different ways to stay at the top of my game, and I just know what I can bring and who I am as a player. It’s still there.”

The Lamar-Andrews connection

Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews are poised to continue being a formidable duo for John Harbaugh’s Ravens next season. Jackson’s MVP-caliber playmaking, both through the air and on the ground, combined with Andrews’ reliable hands and elite route-running at tight end, will be central to the Ravens’ offensive scheme, especially in crucial third-down and red-zone situations.

Their established chemistry and understanding of the offensive coordinator’s system allow them to consistently create mismatches against defenses. Expect this connection to fuel the Ravens‘ high-powered attack, driving deep playoff aspirations and keeping them as a top contender in the AFC.