Ravens Tight End Mark Andrews Declared Active for AFC Championship Game
Baltimore, MD – January 26, 2024 – The Baltimore Ravens received a major boost on Friday as tight end Mark Andrews was activated from the Injured Reserve list and is expected to play in Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Andrews’ Return a Major Boost for Ravens
Andrews, one of the NFL’s premier tight ends, suffered a broken fibula in Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals when he was tackled awkwardly using the controversial “hip drop” tackling technique. He missed the final seven games of the regular season and the Wild Card victory over the Houston Texans.
However, Andrews has been practicing the past two weeks and was cleared to play by the team’s medical staff. His return is a significant boost to the Ravens’ offense, as he is Lamar Jackson’s favorite target and one of the most dynamic playmakers in the league.
In 11 games this season, Andrews caught 45 passes for 544 yards and six touchdowns, despite missing seven games due to injury. He also led the team in receiving yards and touchdowns.
In Andrews’ absence, second-year tight end Isaiah Likely stepped up and had a strong finish to the regular season, catching five touchdowns in the final five games. However, Andrews’ return will give the Ravens a much-needed boost in the passing game and make them a more dangerous offensive team.
Ravens vs. Chiefs: A High-Scoring Affair
The Ravens will need all the firepower they can muster against the Chiefs, who have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, and Andrews’ presence will be crucial for the Ravens’ chances of winning.
The Ravens’ defense will have their hands full trying to stop Mahomes and the Chiefs’ high-powered passing attack. However, the return of Andrews will give the Ravens a much-needed boost on offense and make them a more dangerous team to score against.
Final Injury Reports for AFC Championship Game
Baltimore Ravens
Active:
- Tight end Mark Andrews
Inactive:
- Quarterback Malik Cunningham
- Wide receiver Tylan Wallace
- Cornerback Rock Ya-Sin
- Linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips
- Center Sam Mustipher
- Guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu
- Third-string quarterback Josh Johnson
Kansas City Chiefs
Active:
No players listed
Inactive:
- Wide receiver Kadarius Toney
- Cornerback Keith Taylor
- Cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe
- Linebacker Gay
- Defensive end B.J. Thompson
- Guard Joe Thuney
- Defensive end Felix Anudkie-Uzomah
Call to Action
The AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs is sure to be a classic. Don’t miss your chance to see Mark Andrews and the Ravens take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in what promises to be an unforgettable game. Tune in on Sunday, January 29th at 6:30 PM EST on CBS.