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Instant analysis of Ravens dominant 33-19 win over 49ers on Monday Night Football

49ers Ravens Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens Brock Purdy Baltimore (Organization) Football San Francisco 49ers San Francisco Justin Tucker

After listening to pundits, Mike Florio and experts pick the 49ers to win, Baltimore took a trip to Santa Clara, California and dominated the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Night.

Lamar Jackson was 23-35 passing, for 252 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson also led the Ravens with 7 carries for 45 yards, and was able to keep the 49ers defense off balance all evening.

The Baltimore defense pressured San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, ruining his MVP hopes after holding the second-year signal-caller to 18-32 passing, for 255 yards and four interceptions.

The Ravens will host the Dolphins in Baltimore on Sunday for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and with preparation set to begin, here’s instant analysis of the dominant win.

Lamar Jackson MVP Front Runner

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles with the football against San Francisco 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown (27) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson was 23-35 passing, for 252 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson also led the Ravens with 7 carries for 45 yards.

Ravens defense snatched the MVP from Brock Purdy

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass next to Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens pass catchers

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) catches a pass for the first down against San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson completed passes to 8 different pass catchers, and Zay Flowers led all Baltimore receivers with 9 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Likely had another standout performance, logging 3 catches for 56 yards.

Justin Tucker outscored the 49ers

(Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

Before a late touchdown, Tucker’s four field goals, and three extra points (15) had outscored the 49ers who had 12 points late into the fourth quarter.

Mike MacDonald switiching things up

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens bullied the bullies and it started with MacDonald’s defensive unit setting the tone from the first snap.

San Francisco racked up 429 yards of offense, but were 6-14 on third downs, and 2-4 in the red zone.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw four interceptions, was sacked twice, and finished with a 42.6 rating.

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