The Baltimore Ravens recently said they felt disrespected by oddsmakers considering them to be underdogs for their clash against the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day.
If they felt disrespected by the good folks in Las Vegas, just wait until they hear what NBC analyst and Pro Football Talk creator Mike Florio had to say about the upcoming Week 16 game.
During their preview of the contest, Florio and fellow analyst Chris Simms discussed the 49ers-Ravens matchup, which is when the former gave Baltimore some strong bulletin-board material. Florio said the 49ers will "kick the s--- out of the Ravens."
Mike Florio on Ravens/49ers
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“The 49ers kick the s**** out of the Ravens, I’m sorry I know that’s disrespectful to the Ravens, but let’s be realistic…the 49ers are going to dismantle the Ravens. If it’s a Super Bowl preview, the Super Bowl’s gonna suck” pic.twitter.com/Dj9k7UpNuP
"The 49ers kick the s--- out of the Ravens. I’m sorry I know that’s disrespectful to the Ravens, but let’s be realistic,” Florio said. “They gotta fly across the country on Christmas night and the 49ers are waiting. And the 49ers are going to dismantle the Ravens. If it’s a Super Bowl preview, the Super Bowl’s gonna suck.”
The NBC Sports host cited the 49ers' health, as well as the fact that the Ravens have to travel to San Francisco, as reasons why he believes they'll blow out Baltimore.
The 49ers, who are +191 in point differential and have won six straight games certainly look the part of the NFL’s best team. But Baltimore, winners of four straight, have arguably the best defense in the league, one that should be well-equipped to take on the machine-like 49ers’ offense.
Florio certainly didn't intend to be disrespectful, but one can bet that the Ravens will absolutely take these comments personally if they see them before the contest.
