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Mark Andrews: We practiced that fourth down play and it came through
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Mark Andrews: We practiced that fourth down play and it came through

Ravens running back Derrick Henry had a message for tight end Mark Andrews before Monday night’s most consequential game against the Chargers.

The Ravens faced fourth-and-inches from their own 16-yard line at the two-minute warning in the first half and head coach John Harbaugh opted to go for it. He took a page from the Eagles and called for Andrews to take a photo before being secretly pushed from behind. Henry said he told Andrews he would “kick your ass” and he did so as he picked up the first one.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson would hit wide receiver Rashod Bateman for a touchdown a few plays later and the Ravens had a lead that they never relinquished en route to a 30-23 victory. After the game, Andrews said the play was something the Ravens had had in their pocket for a while.

“Yes. Everyone has their different versions of it,” Andrews said. “We rehearsed this thing and it came together in a big moment.”

The Ravens converted two more fourth downs over the course of the evening and Harbaugh said, “The biggest thing was who we were playing and the idea that you just have to try to hold onto your possessions as long as you can.” It helps to have confidence in your players to make those plays anywhere on the field, and Harbaugh’s approach proved to be the winning one on Monday.