NFL Week 16: Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers Odds, and Picks (Dec 25)

• The Ravens won 23-7 against the Jaguars in week 15.
• The 49ers beat the Cardinals 45-29 last time out.
• These teams last met in December 2019, with the Ravens winning 17-20.

The 11-3 Baltimore Ravens take on the 11-3 San Francisco 49ers in this week 16 matchup between the top teams in the AFC and NFC. Both teams have already locked up their place in the post season and are looking to secure the #1 seed.

How To Watch

• ABC

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The Ravens clinched their place in the playoffs with their 23-7 victory over the Jaguars last weekend. Cleveland’s win over Houston on Sunday means that the Ravens can’t secure the #1 seed this week, setting up a key encounter against the Dolphins in week 17. Baltimore lost running back Keaton Mitchell to injury against the Jaguars, meaning Gus Edwards will once again be elevated to lead back duties. WR Odell Beckham Jr missed Saturday’s estimated practice with an illness but is expected to suit up on Monday, as is Zay Flowers who was listed as questionable.

The 49ers run defense came under fire as they allowed 234 yards against them in the 45-29 win over the Cardinals in week 15. Baltimore will pose a similar threat, with a mobile quarterback and powerful running backs, so all eyes will be on the D-Line here. San Francisco’s offense has looked almost unstoppable when all their key pieces are fit and healthy, as they have been of late. In Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk they have a trio of players able to hurt you in many different ways, and QB Brock Purdy is the glue which holds them all together.

Prediction

This is a preview of everybody’s predicted Superbowl matchup, and if that holds true then we could see a cagey game with neither team wanting to give too much away. I think the Ravens are more than capable of winning here, but I’m siding with a 49ers team who I believe will lift the Vince Lombardi trophy this year.

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