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We’re looking at the NFL Week 16 picks and experts believe the San Francisco 49ers will defeat the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football
The Ravens (11-3) are just hours from departing Baltimore for a much-hyped Monday night matchup against the 49ers (11-3).
Entering the Week 16 games, the Ravens own the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed, holding a one-game lead over the Miami Dolphins (10-4), while San Francisco currently stands No. 1 in the NFC playoff race.
With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at the NFL expert picks for Monday night.
We’re looking at 10 stats to know for the Baltimore Ravens showdown against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 on on Monday Night Football
The Week 16 schedule offers an impressive slate of NFL games, but none more hyped than the Christmas night battle between the two teams with the league’s best records (11-3) square off on ABC’s Monday Night Football.
Entering the Week 16 games, the Ravens own the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed, holding a one-game lead over the Miami Dolphins (10-4), while San Francisco currently stands No. 1 in the NFC playoff race.
With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at 10 stats to know for Monday night
Lamar Jackson is dominating from the pocket, Kyle Hamilton is not feeling the 11-3 disrespect and more Baltimore Ravens news ahead of 49ers showdown
Monday night’s massive showdown in San Francisco between the Ravens (11-3) and 49ers (11-3) will feature two teams that share the NFL’s best record, but like the College Football Playoffs, some pundits are treating John Harbaugh’s team like the Florida State Seminoles.
Baltimore is a 5.5-point underdog, and some pundits don’t believe the matchup will be close.
With the final preparation for Monday night underway, we’re looking at some Friday morning Ravens news, including a deep dive into Lamar Jackson’s ability to dominate and dismantle opposing teams inside or outside the pocket.
Roquan Smith on the Ravens being an underdog to the 49ers: “I’m betting on us 10 times out of 10 — 11 if you want to add one.”
The Ravens (11-3) and 49ers (11-3) are set for a heavyweight showdown on Monday night in a Christmas evening extravaganza.
Despite being dominant for most of this season, Baltimore will enter the matchup as an almost touchdown underdog on the road.
During his Wednesday session with the media, the always talkative Roquan Smith said he’d take his team “10 out of 10 times — and 11 if you want to add one.”
Roquan Smith on the Ravens being an underdog to the 49ers:
“I’m betting on us 10 times out of 10 — 11 if you want to add one.” pic.twitter.com/jYgRK2KrLH
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) December 20, 2023
Christian McCaffrey averages 116.8 rushing yards per game for San Francisco over his last four, while Deebo Samuel will also enter the contest on a hot streak.
Smith and Patrick Queen offer a dynamic and elite counter to what the 49ers like to do.
Smith enters the matchup with a team-high 142 total tackles (79 solo), 5 TFL, and 4 QBHs through the first 14 games of the season.
That stat makes Roquan Smith one of four defensive players in the league with at least 140 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 QBHs in 2023.
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We’re looking at 10 key matchups to watch when the Baltimore Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers in a Christmas night showdown
Christmas Day 2023 has an impressive slate of NFL games scheduled, but none more hyped than the primetime battle when the two teams with the league’s best records (11-3) square off on Monday Night Football.
Entering the Week 16 games, the Ravens own the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed, holding a one-game lead over the Miami Dolphins (10-4), while San Francisco currently stands No. 1 in the NFC playoff race.
Baltimore holds a two-game lead over the 9-5 Cleveland Browns in the AFC North.
Following Monday’s matchup at San Francisco, the Ravens will host Miami on New Year’s Eve and close out the regular season at home against Pittsburgh.
We’re looking at where the Baltimore Ravens rank statistically ahead of their Week 16 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers
The Ravens are 11-3 and preparing for a Monday night showdown in the Bay Area against the No. 1 ranked San Francisco 49ers.
Baltimore is a 5.5-point underdog for Monday’s game at the 49ers, and it’s the 2nd-largest underdog role of Jackson’s 6-year career.
San Francisco (11-3) has star power at every position and two NFL MVP candidates in quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey.
With preparation for the matchup underway, we’re looking at where the Ravens rank statistically entering Week 16.
We’re looking at the studs and duds from the Baltimore Ravens 23-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday Night Football in Week 15
An AFC showdown highlighted the final game of the Week 15 slate, as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-7 to remain the No. 1 overall seed in the conference.
Lamar Jackson accounted for 268 total yards, and Baltimore rushed for 251 yards as Todd Monken’s group firmly established themselves in the trenches on both sides of the football in a dominant performance against Jacksonville.
With preparation for a gigantic showdown against the 49ers set to begin, here are the studs and duds from the Ravens’ 23-7 win over Jacksonville.
We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Baltimore Ravens 23-7 win over Jacksonville Jaguars on SNF
Lamar Jackson accounted for 268 total yards, and Baltimore rushed for 251 yards as Todd Monken’s group firmly established themselves in the trenches on both sides of the football in a dominant performance against Jacksonville.
The Ravens are 11-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a 23-7 win over the Jaguars that wasn’t as close as the score indicates.
With preparation for a monster showdown against the 49ers looming, here are takeaways and observations from the win.
We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Baltimore Ravens 23-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday Night Football on NBC
The Ravens are 11-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a dominant 23-7 win over the Jaguars that wasn’t as close as the score indicates.
Lamar Jackson accounted for 268 total yards, and Baltimore rushed for 251 yards as Todd Monken’s group firmly established themselves in the trenches on both sides of the football.
All wasn’t well, as rookie running back Keaton Mitchell will likely miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
With preparation for a monster showdown against the 49ers looming, here’s an instant analysis of the win.
We’re looking at takeaways and highlights from the first half as the Ravens hold a 10-0 lead over the Jaguars on SNF
Jacksonville had 181 total yards in the first half and had some momentum, but they trailed Baltimore 10-0 after some dynamic passing from Lamar Jackson.
Trevor Lawrence was 16 of 23 passing, for 148 yards and one costly fumble, while the Ravens were an efficient 4-6 on third downs.
With the third quarter set to begin, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.
