MarkAndrews

News: 3 days agoAndrews secured four of six targets for 49 yards in the Ravens' 41-23 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Spin: Andrews commemorated his return to a clear-cut TE1 role with a strong season-opening performance, finishing second in receptions and tying for the team lead in targets on the afternoon. The veteran flashed his customary chemistry with Lamar Jackson, and while his elevated involvement in the air attack was encouraging, it bears noting that it was partly due to Zay Flowers' early exit due to a hamstring injury. Flowers' injury could linger, however, so Andrews should remain an appealing option at his position in a Week 2 home matchup against the Saints next Sunday.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: One of fantasy's biggest mysteries, Andrews' usage has dipped substantially over the past two seasons. After finishing in the top five in fantasy PPG five seasons in a row from 2019 to 2023, Andrews slipped to eighth in 2024 (it would've been much worse if not for 11 touchdowns on 68 targets) and fell even further to 24th last season. Andrews appeared in all 17 of Baltimore's games but ranked 18th among tight ends in targets and outside the top 20 in catches and yards. The combination of a new coaching staff, a healthy Lamar Jackson and the departure of Isaiah Likely could lead to a rebound season for Andrews, but we now have two straight seasons of underperformance. The 31-year-old remains a force near the goal line (top 10 in end zone targets seven years in a row), but he's now more of a fringe TE1 than a fantasy star.