The Baltimore Ravens will pit themselves against the other best team in the NFL when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. With a 10-1 record, the 49ers sit atop the NFC currently and are built pretty similarly to the Ravens. That makes it the toughest test of the 2019 season for both squads.

To get some more insight on what’s gone well and how to potentially defeat San Francisco, I’ve turned to Niners Wire managing editor Kyle Madson. He gratefully answered my questions with the insight only someone covering the team closely could give.

1) How can you stop Nick Bosa and the 49ers pass rush?

Stopping Nick Bosa specifically requires multiple players. The 49ers haven’t faced a left tackle yet that’s stonewalled Bosa consistently one-on-one. Using a running back, tight end or receiver to chip him early in his rush has been an effective strategy on the rookie.

As for the 49ers pass rush as a whole, the Ravens have a lot of weapons that should allow them to go the same route the Cardinals went. They simply got the ball out quick when they passed, and kept the defensive front honest with a heavy dose of their run game. Stretching San Francisco horizontally has worked in spurts, but the Ravens have the personnel to make it effective for 60 minutes. If Lamar Jackson is holding the ball for more than a second or two, the Ravens could be in some trouble.