The Ravens have built their modern identity around Lamar Jackson’s explosiveness and Mark Andrews’ reliability. But Sunday in Cleveland could turn that partnership into something bigger than highlights and chemistry.
Andrews is on the doorstep of breaking not one, but two all-time Ravens records, and the moment comes in one of the most hostile, high-pressure environments a Baltimore pass-catcher can face. The Browns’ defense has suffocated opponents all year, making Andrews’ chase for history anything but automatic.
Yet that’s exactly what makes the story compelling. This isn’t a soft milestone waiting to be handed to him. This is a chance to carve his name into franchise history against a division rival on the road, in a game that always turns into a fistfight. And beneath the surface, there’s a bigger truth: if Andrews surpasses these records, it reinforces what has quietly been one of the most productive and consistent quarterback–tight end duos of this era.
The Ravens’ No. 89 will enter Sunday needing four yards to pass Derrick Mason’s franchise record of 5,777 receiving yards, the most in Ravens history. Andrews has had seven NFL seasons with the Ravens since he was inducted into the big leagues in 2018. Since then, he has garnered 5774 receiving yards, 464 catches after playing 113 games so far.
He’s also just seven receptions away from surpassing Mason’s all-time franchise mark of 471 catches. Two records. One afternoon. Both are within striking distance.
This isn’t just about totals, it’s about the speed at which Andrews has climbed the all-time list. He has done it as a tight end in a run-heavy offense with a quarterback who often makes plays outside structure. That alone underscores just how essential he’s been to Baltimore’s passing game.
Derrick Mason: The Standard Mark Andrews is Chasing
Derrick Mason, currently 51, was the steady heartbeat of Baltimore’s offense (from 2005 to 2010) long before Andrews arrived. Signed in 2005, he became the Ravens’ only consistent pass-catcher during an era defined by defense, low-scoring games, and a constant shuffle at quarterback. Despite all that, he delivered four 1,000-yard+ seasons and established himself as the franchise’s most reliable receiving weapon.
His 5,777 yards and 471 catches stood for over a decade because he earned them the hard way. He earned it in a conservative scheme, while often being the sole focus of opposing defenses. That’s why Andrews’s surpassing him matters: Mason set the bar in a passing environment that was anything but friendly. Shortly, he was Baltimore’s OG WR1; while Andrews is the evolution of that role.
Why the Upcoming Browns vs Ravens Game Matters Even More?
Cleveland isn’t a friendly venue for history. Their defense is physical, suffocating, and built to punish tight ends who live between the hashes. If Andrews gets it done here, it adds weight to the milestone. It becomes a story of earning it, not inheriting it. The game’s stakes also add fuel: AFC North wins are worth more than standings. They tilt momentum, set tones, and define seasons.
If Andrews sets both marks on Sunday, he becomes the undisputed greatest pass-catcher the Ravens have ever developed. Not just one of the best tight ends in the NFL, but the best receiving weapon in franchise history.
That elevates the status of the Lamar-led offense, shifts the narrative of Baltimore’s passing identity. That solidifies a foundation that has carried this team through two MVP-level Lamar seasons. So, this isn’t just a milestone, right? It’s a statement about an era, and Sunday might be the day it becomes official.
The Lamar–Andrews Era: A Duo Built on Trust
Everyone talks about Mahomes and Kelce, but the Lamar–Andrews connection deserves its place in that conversation. The majority of Andrews’ production has come from Jackson’s arm, and virtually every defining moment of Baltimore’s passing offense over the past five years has run through No. 89.
This record chase isn’t just Andrews’ moment, but it’s a reflection of a quarterback–tight end relationship that has carried the Ravens through coordinators, injuries, scheme shifts, and playoff pushes. When Lamar needs someone on third-and-8, he looks for a receiver like Andrews. When the offense stalls, it’s Andrews again. The trust shows up in stats, but it shows up even more in timing and body language.
Now, let’s see if Andrews surpasses Derrick Mason in the upcoming game. The Browns vs Ravens game, scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET from Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. You can watch the game live on CBS and Paramount+.