Mark Andrews is already the Ravens' career touchdowns leader. Now he's on the precipice of claiming another major franchise record.
Andrews is just 18 yards shy of becoming the Ravens' all-time receiving yards leader. Derrick Mason posted 5,777 yards in purple and black from 2005-2010. Andrews currently sits at 5,760 yards.
Andrews has a real shot at making history Sunday in Minnesota when the Ravens take on the Vikings. Andrews said he and the Ravens' other tight ends haven't talked about him closing in on the record. In typical Andrews fashion, he's locked in.
"Nothing's been said and nothing needs to be said," Andrews said. "Obviously, this is a very important game for this organization, for us, and we need to win this game – that is what's most important. It's kind of just a cherry on top."
Andrews has been a model of consistency in Baltimore, along with one of Jackson's most trusted targets since they came into the league together in 2018.
Andrews' biggest season came in 2021, when he posted 107 catches for 1,361 yards and nine touchdowns. He hasn't been the clear focal point of Baltimore's receiving attack the past couple years, and fellow tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar have become bigger parts of the offense. But Andrews has still been productive with his opportunities. His 11 touchdowns last year led all NFL tight ends.
Last season ended in brutal fashion for Andrews, but he's been the same reliable player he's always been this season.
"I think for me it's always been \[that\] I've been extremely hungry – no matter the instance of practice, games – I'm fighting, I'm clawing, I'm trying to get better," Andrews said. "I want to win. That's what it's all about – is winning. So, I've been hungry since the second I got here, and that hunger is never going to leave."
While Andrews got off to another sluggish start this season with seven receiving yards through the first two games, he scored two touchdowns last week in Miami.
In his eighth season and now 30 years old, Andrews will forever be remembered as one of the Ravens' greatest pass catchers. But he doesn't feel close to the end.
"I always say I feel better than I ever have, but truly, the way I take care of my body, the things I eat – I've really never felt better," Andrews said. "I'm running faster than I ever have. I'm moving better, and I feel great."