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The Baltimore Ravens have one of their biggest games of the year on Christmas Day.
They will have the final game of Week 16 as they face off against the San Francisco 49ers in a highly-anticipated matchup.
Both teams are the No. 1 teams in their respective conferences, so it’s only fitting that this is the weekend’s final game.
Before this game, Roquan Smith appeared on Good Morning Football, discussing the primary keys to the Ravens’ success with the crew.
He said that the Ravens “have a great defense,” adding, “It starts with making them (the 49ers) one-dimensional.”
.@Ravens LB Roquan Smith on @gmfb @nflnetwork on facing the 49ers: “I’m excited. I think we have a great defense. It starts with making them one dimensional. We need to take care of business any means necessary.”
— Will Selva (@WillSelvaTV) December 21, 2023
He also said that the Ravens “need to take care of business by any means necessary.”
It will be imperative for them to come away from this game with a win, but it won’t be easy.
The 49ers present a difficult test for any opponent, as they are strong on both sides of the ball.
Smith and the defense will have their hands full, especially as they try to contain Christian McCaffrey in the running game.
He mentions that forcing the 49ers away from the run will be necessary.
If Smith’s unit does that, Brock Purdy will be forced to throw more against the Ravens’ lethal secondary.
This game is shaping up to be a dogfight, one that fans are getting more excited for with each passing day.
As things currently stand, the 49ers are 5.5-point favorites, indicating who Las Vegas sportsbooks believe will win this game.
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