Time to treat Mark Andrews like a failed fantasy football spin-off

A lot of people loved the “Cheers” spinoff “Frasier” during its original run from 1993-2004.So when it had a revival in 2023, “Frasier” fans were predictably excited.The 1996 film “Independence Day” was a blockbuster hit, and moviegoers everywhere were eager for a sequel.

That long-awaited follow-up finally arrived in 2016 with much interest among fans.Only, the ID4 sequel was a massive dud — among critics and at the box office.That “Frasier” revival, apparently it is getting a second season, but there is so little chatter that even us huge “Cheers” fans haven’t heard if the new show is any good or not — plus it is hiding on a streaming network we don’t have.The point being: All returns are not triumphant.

Sometimes they fall flat.They could be almost invisible, like “Frasier.” Or they could be complete disasters, like “Independence Day: Resurgence.”Ravens tight end Mark Andrews suffered a season-ending ankle injury in November last season.

His return this season hit a speed bump when he was involved in a car crash during training camp.Yet, come Week 1, he was ready to go.And fantasy managers were ready to return to enjoying the ample, steady production he had provided for the bulk of his career, right up until his 2023 injury.Only, instead, he has been a “Frasier” revival this season.

First, he was barely used in the opener — two catches for 14 yards on two targets.But … he missed the end of training camp, so a slow start was expected.

No worries.In Week 2, things were looking up: 4-for-51 on five targets.We’re on the way.

He’s going to be back to himself in the next couple of games.Only, the next couple of games, he totaled zero catches for zero yards on a combined two targets.He was as close to invisible as could be.

He was averaging 3.1 points per week in PPR, after averaging 15 in games he finished last season.“The Matrix” was a groundbreaking event when it was released in 1999.Even the first seque...