Ah, the pain of the Ravens—Purple Pain, as they say. With a 9-point lead in the third quarter and the Bills unable to find their rhythm for a stretch, it seemed like Baltimore was on track for a statement win. But just like that, everything came crashing down. One slip, one fumble, and their Super Bowl dreams vanished into the snowy night. It was the kind of gut-wrenching collapse that makes you ask: How did this happen AGAIN? And it’s not just fans who are feeling it—even a legendary figure had something to say about it.

Enter Dez Bryant. The Cowboys legend hopped on social media with his own take: “I’m not saying Mark Andrews is going to get cut, but the last player who dropped a pass that kept the Ravens from going to the Super Bowl was cut the next day. I forgot the WR’s name…” Andrews is catching major heat after dropping away Baltimore’s shot at tying the game—or even pulling off the dub. If he didn’t drop the pass, they might have tied to the Bills score. But could’ve would’ve should’ve.

Here’s how it went down: With 1:33 left in the fourth, the Ravens were driving into Bills territory, down by three. Lamar Jackson found Mark Andrews on a short pass, but as he tried to make a move, he lost his footing—and the ball. While the snowy field conditions might have played a role, it’s hard to say for sure. The vibe in the stadium? Roars from the Bills fans and stunned silence from Ravens fans. To make matters worse, Andrews declined to speak with reporters after the game, likely reflecting his disappointment. It’s a moment that’s sure to linger for Ravens fans and players alike.

Ravens’ flock called him out, with some calling him a choker in the biggest game of the year. While some called for his trade to any other NFL franchise, many wanted him to talk to the media and share his perspective. However, some still felt that it was a bad day for the tight end. Destiny, as John Harbaugh mentioned, didn’t favor the veteran. It was sad.

For Ravens fans, Head Coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the pattern after the game: “We’ve got to be better when it matters most. It’s as simple as that,” he said. Despite the frustration, Harbaugh defended Andrews, saying, “Mark has been a cornerstone of our offense. One play doesn’t erase everything he’s done for us“. Just with this statement, you can understand the emotion it has. Wheather they rise or fall, they will do it together!

So, yeah, the Ravens had their shot. And now? They just need to tough out and swallow this defeat pill and come back stronger next season. But what is even tougher is Lamar Jackson’s mindset. If you have heard what he said at the post-game conference, You will say +1 respect!

Lamar Jackson’s tired of almost getting there

Lamar Jackson wasn’t holding back after the Ravens’ brutal playoff exit. He straight-up bemoaned the missed chances, and you could tell it hit him hard. “We’ve got to clean up these mistakes,” he said, owning up to the slip-ups that cost them big time. Lamar took responsibility for the loss, telling reporters, “That’s on me, and it’s on us as a team.” He knew they had the Bills on the ropes, but it all crumbled at the worst possible moment. It was a heartbreaker, and Lamar was feeling every bit of it.

The Ravens had their shot, but a few missed opportunities were enough to hand the game to the Bills. Mark Andrews’ slip was the moment that sealed it—his drop in the final minutes marked the end of their Super Bowl run. Lamar was frustrated, and honestly, who could blame him? They had everything in front of them but couldn’t finish the job (Bad luck). It’s one of those ‘could’ve been’ moments that’s going to sting for a while.

What’s going to be a double whammy is that he might lose the MVP award to Josh Allen, too. Well, Lamar would be hoping how he could reverse the time and call Allen his friend. But he’s past that like he said. There to compete. Okay, LJ, we hear you.

After that loss, Jackson is 3-5 in the postseason. Yikes! And he’s tired of ‘almost getting there,’ and now, it’s another season of so close yet so far. Maybe, just maybe, we can hope he can go the distance. Even though all the signs point in the opposite direction…