ExtremeRavens Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago The Ravens could have drawn the ire of many fans for running the most hated play in football: the “tush push.” Instead, Baltimore faked the run for another — with tight end Mark Andrew scampering 35 yards for the Ravens’ go-ahead score with 2:31 remaining in the fourth. The rushing touchdown was the first of Andrews’ career and came on the day when the tight end passed Derrick Mason for the most receiving yards in franchise history. Andrews lined up under center on fourth-and-1, with Derrick Henry and Patrick Ricard to his left and right, respectively, and Lamar Jackson behind him — typical formation for the push. The 250-pound tight end then spun to his right with blocks from Ricard and Charlie Kolar. He then out-paced Carson Schwesinger to break the 16-16 tie. It was the first time Baltimore led since the first quarter. Shedeur Sanders and the Browns stalled at the Ravens’ 25-yard line on the ensuing drive, sealing Baltimore’s 23-16 win — the team’s fourth straight — and pushing the Ravens to 5-5. The tush push was nearly outlawed this past offseason, with a 22 to 10 vote by the league owners. Two more teams were needed to ban it, with the Ravens one of 10 that voted to keep the play honed by the Philadelphia Eagles. Andrews finished Sunday’s win with three catches for 32 yards, giving him a new franchise record with 5,806 career receiving yards. But his record-setting afternoon will be remembered for the trickery that sealed the game. This article will be updated. Have a news tip? Contact Michael Howes at mhowes@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/Mikephowes. View the full article Quote
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