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Ravens vs. 49ers: Picks and predictions from Ebony Bird

By Chris Schisler

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens scrambles against the defense of the Los Angeles Rams during the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens scrambles against the defense of the Los Angeles Rams during the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Noah Zomback makes his pick:

The Ravens are the hottest team in football right now, there is no denying that. Coming off yet another statement win against an above .500 team brings the Ravens to a comfortable 9-2 record. Baltimore has now proved that they can compete with both the best offenses and defenses in the league and will now be faced with possibly their toughest opponent yet, the San Francisco 49ers. Sitting at 10-1, the 49ers are one of the most dominant teams in the league on both sides of the football. Their pass rush is very good and their offense ranks among the top 5 in the NFL.

Nick Bosa and this San Francisco defense would love nothing more than to walk into M&T Bank Stadium and be the buzzkills for this historic Baltimore win streak. However, football is a game of match ups, and across the board it seems the Ravens should have the upper-hand. While the 49ers have had obvious success rushing opposing quarterbacks; they have never played a QB at Lamar Jackson’s caliber. 49ers WR Richie James Jr. has been the guy San Francisco has “plugged in” to imitate Lamar’s skill-set during practice. One of the greatest reasons as to why Lamar Jackson and this Ravens offense is so unstoppable is undoubtedly their unpredictability factor.

Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman’s pre snap movements and overall scheme mixed with Lamar’s unique play style is what makes opposing defenses visibly frustrated. When you add in this new and improved Baltimore Ravens defense, the game seems to have potential for another blowout in our favor. This Ravens team is proving to be one for the record books, and a big part of this success is due to the new wave of analytics this team has introduced to the NFL. Expect Baltimore to be just as aggressive on 4th downs and two-point conversions as they’ve been all season.

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As long as the team stays confident and continues playing for one another; all with one common Super Bowl dream, they can continue to be unstoppable. If Baltimore gets off to an early lead, don’t be surprised to see them run the ball down the throats of the 49ers in order to drain the clock and their spirits.

Prediction: Ravens win 32-20.

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