Why Ravens use TE Mark Andrews for their QB sneak tush pushes instead of Lamar Jackson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Two games ago, the Baltimore Ravens pulled out an incredible play.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThey aligned for the tush push, with tight end Mark Andrews under center. But instead of burrowing forward, Andrews pivoted and spun toward the right side of the field.
With the defense all surging toward the center, Andrews sprinted untouched around the right end and all the way to the end zone for a 35-yard rushing touchdown.
It caught extra attention because it was Andrews, not a QB, running the play.
But that part isn't actually a surprise. Andrews does all these plays for Baltimore.
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Why does Mark Andrews do the QB sneak tush pushes for the Ravens?
The Ravens use Andrews for these plays, not Lamar Jackson, for a logical reason.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAndrews is a lot bigger than Jackson, and Jackson can stay healthier this way.
Jackson isn't the kind of hefty QB body type that can surge himself. He doesn't have the squat prowess of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
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The best Jackson could likely do on a QB sneak would be to slide himself low between the linemen.
But the Ravens, for a few years now, have used Andrews for this role. And whether trick play or not, expect the veteran TE to hold down that role going forward, too.
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