Mark Andrews is starting to look like himself again. His stats in the first four weeks don’t jump off the page — 18 receptions for 149 yards and 1 touchdown is just fine production. However, his impact for the Baltimore Ravens has been huge.
The Ravens needed this from Andrews. They entered the year with a major question mark surrounding the depth in their receiving room. Everyone was asking who would be the second in command behind Zay Flowers.
So far, Andrews is looking like that guy for Lamar Jackson. He might not be much of a vertical threat anymore, but Andrews has been a timely weapon through the first four weeks.
It’s looking like the Baltimore Ravens can finally trust Mark Andrews again
Over the past few years, Mark Andrews wasn’t exactly a great piece for the Ravens offense. Injuries have hurt him, drops have been a pain, and his overall production has dipped from his once All-Pro-caliber self.
He was coming off the worst of it in 2025, too. He finished a flat-out dreadful year with 48 receptions for 422 yards and 5 touchdowns. That performance made Andrews an afterthought and left some fans upset with the decision to extend him over Isaiah Likely.
Now, he’s reintroducing himself at the perfect time. He’s quietly proving Baltimore right for retaining him.
Andrews has been the Ravens’ most-targeted weapon. He’s caught 18 of his 24 targets — good for a 75% catch rate. His 74.1 Pro Football Focus grade is also a massive step up from last season’s grade of 64.4.
Andrews is also inheriting a crucial role as the offense's security blanket.
Looking at Baltimore’s offense in 2026, the biggest issue has been the offensive line. The pass-block win rate is a troubling 48%, which ranks 20th in the NFL. They’re also allowing QB pressures way too often.
In those moments when Lamar Jackson is getting flooded with pressure, Andrews is transforming back into one of the trusted faces to turn to for a productive play and to move the chains. In fact, he’s been pretty efficient, with 9 of his 18 catches going for first downs or touchdowns.
Andrews isn’t only a safety weapon either. He’s actually looking like one of the best tight ends in the league when you look beyond the basic stats and dig deeper.
ESPN’s receiver scores grade Andrews as a highly effective tight end across the board. For context, each score is based on a 0 to 99 scale.
CATEGORY | SCORE | RANK |
|---|---|---|
OPEN | 70 | 1st |
CATCH | 58 | 7th |
YAC | 47 | 5th |
Overall | 64 | tied for 1st |
Obviously, Andrews is far from Trey McBride; that dude is far and away the best tight end the NFL has to offer, and Andrews is once again fighting drop issues. He already has 2 in 2026.
Still, it looks like Andrews is returning to form.
Throw in the fact that Tyler Huntley might start in Week 5 with Jackson dealing with an ankle injury, and Andrews is set to become even more important. Huntley doesn’t have much of an arm and thrives in the short passing game. Look for Andrews to continue his solid start.
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