The Baltimore Ravens are the hottest team in the NFL. They’ve won seven in a row while outscoring opponents 172-46 in their last four contests. The 49ers may pose their toughest test yet though with a stout defense and an offense that has enough weapons to keep pace in a shootout.

San Francisco may want to avoid a track meet though. Here are three keys for a 49ers victory Sunday:

1. Hit Lamar Jackson often

There are limits to how far this goes. Hitting Jackson legally is the key, but the 49ers have to hit him whenever they can. Any time he becomes a runner they have to get him on the ground. The same goes for whenever he spends any time in the pocket. Slowing Jackson down has been near impossible this season, but history shows getting mobile quarterbacks on the ground as often as possible is key. Defensive line coach Kris Kocurek preached it last week with Aaron Rodgers, and he’ll surely do it again this week.

2. Outrun the Ravens

It’s much easier said than done, but the 49ers likely win Sunday if they rush for more yards than Baltimore. That’s typically true in any game, but it’s especially true against the NFL’s top rushing attack. San Francisco’s run game has eluded them the last four games where they’ve posted only 83.5 yards per contest. If they can get up near the 200-yard mark Sunday, it means they’re moving on offense, running up time of possession, and keeping Jackson and the Ravens off the field.

3. No free possessions

If there’s ever a game for Jimmy Garoppolo to play mistake-free, it’s Sunday. Even if the 49ers defense has a plan that slows down Baltimore’s offense, giving them extra possessions won’t be helpful. Garoppolo was terrific Sunday night against the Packers. A repeat performance will be necessary to snatch a win against the Ravens. High efficiency and no turnovers from the quarterback would be the perfect complement to a revived rushing attack.