Fantasy Upside
Mark Andrews had a slightly down year in 2022, but still finished as the fantasy TE4. His five touchdowns were the fewest he’s had since his rookie season. However, he spent a good portion of the year with questionable quarterback play, and Lamar Jackson is entering 2023 with a clean bill of health and a new contract. New offensive coordinator Todd Monken is expected to bring more volume to the passing attack than his predecessor did, and as Jackson’s favorite target, Andrews should benefit greatly.
Fantasy Downside
There really isn’t a downside to drafting Andrews. He hasn’t missed more than two games in any one season and even in a bad year, he was head and shoulders above most of the other players at his position. I suppose better receiving options around him could limit his targets, but that’s a stretch, given his talent and rapport with Jackson.
2023 Bottom Line
Andrews is one of the best in the league and he should find the end zone more frequently with a better, healthier offense around him. Andrews isn’t cheap as an early-third round pick, but he’s worth considering at cost given his steady production. He’s ranked as our clear TE2 heading into 2023.