NFL analyst Chris Simms believes Lamar Jackson's pass to Mark Andrews during a two-point try was not precise.
Jackson's playoff record fell to 3-5 after the Bills' loss in the divisional round.
The two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter of the Ravens' playoff game saw tight end Mark Andrews fail to secure a short pass from Lamar Jackson, resulting in the team's playoff run ending abruptly and painfully.
The Ravens were unable to complete a catch that would have tied the divisional round game at 27, so they were forced to attempt an onside kick. The Bills recovered the kick and punched their ticket to the AFC Championship game with a handoff and a few kneel downs by quarterback Josh Allen.
Chris Simms, a former NFL quarterback and current analyst, suggested that Jackson should share a significant portion of the blame for the team's struggles.
Mark Andrews is likely to face criticism for the dropped two-point conversion, according to Simms, who discussed the issue on "Up & Adams" this week.
Simms contended that Andrews should have caught the ball, but also asserted that Jackson's pass was inaccurate.
"Lamar Jackson's making $55 million a year, and he double-clutched the ball and threw it like a dart. It was not accurate, and Mark Andrews needs to catch it. However, it's too late, and the ball needs to be on time."
Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken was praised by Simms for making the "ideal play call," with the focus being on Jackson's throw during the play in question.
"Todd Monken's play call was perfect, so we can't blame him for the mistakes made by Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews in their respective meetings with their coaches. In Lamar's meeting, he received a negative grade for his throw, which was late and lacked the usual authority. Additionally, he threw it behind him, making it difficult for a wide-open touchdown. Mark, on the other hand, received a negative grade for his drop in the meeting with Baltimore."
In the 27-25 loss, Jackson scored two touchdowns with one interception, while the Ravens lost two fumbles, one of which was credited to Jackson. Additionally, Andrews fumbled the ball in the fourth quarter.
"Mark is not responsible for the loss, as we are a team," Jackson stated after the game.
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