Is Mark Andrews playing tonight? Why Ravens TE is off to slow start in Week 16 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It has been a down season for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, but he is still a key contributor in the team's offense.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEntering Week 16, Andrews has just 359 receiving yards and five scores, but he still ranks second and first on the team, respectively, among pass-catchers.
However, Andrews is off to a quiet start in the Week 16 game against the New England Patriots. Here's why.
Is Mark Andrews playing tonight?
Yes, Andrews is active and healthy, he just hasn't been targeted in the passing game yet.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson only threw two passes on the opening drive, and both of them went to wide receiver Zay Flowers, so Andrews didn't really have an opportunity to get going.
Hopefully he gets on the stat sheet soon.
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