redrum52
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He got next in 2024
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The Defense, The MVP, and The Brock Purdy
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He got next in 2024
ravenslord
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Purdy sure did get that Flacco Stare after throwing multiple picks.
what a win
only just getting round to watching it - must say if we'd lost this game, based solely on the first 3-4 drives I'd be absolutely incensed with the officiating - embarrassing
only just getting round to watching it - must say if we'd lost this game, based solely on the first 3-4 drives I'd be absolutely incensed with the officiating - embarrassing
of course he is, well we had Kyle Hamilton go down around the same time.
my favorite play and one of my favorite plays of the year is Kyle Hamilton getting chop blocked then getting up and making the interception.
I mean it’s a pretty easy argument that the best LT in football is more valuable than a top 3, or even top 1, S.
It was amazing how they suddenly just fell apart and couldn’t block anyone the moment that happened. Made me realize that OL might still be more valuable than WRs when it comes to getting elite ones.
ravenslord
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He's one of the best defensive players in the NFL. Top 5 easy,
theres no question he's more valuable, but Hamilton is arguably our best defensive player. They were moving the ball much easier when Hamilton was on the bench. That being said, we had a pretty good lead prior to Williams going out of the game anyway.
without keaton
without jk
almost no running game to speak of - that's a worry
clearly tried to make up for it with screens and quick game
without jk
almost no running game to speak of - that's a worry
clearly tried to make up for it with screens and quick game
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Baltimorican
Practice Squad
Amazing effort all around by Ravens. The defense, McDonald, Lamar, the OLine, ST's. Just an amazing effort.
christ if the ravens were better in the redzone early this game would have been a blowout even earlier
This was my biggest takeaway. A halfway competent run game probably would have had this thing in the bag much sooner. Speaks even more to what Lamar is doing right now.
ravenslord
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3rd and 1 run plays were going nowhere.
redrum52
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OL will always be important. People point to Brady's weapons, who aren't as bad as people make them out to be for his offense, but he almost always had a top 10 line.
BoredMarine13
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Credit monken for sure , but I don’t think any of us thought our O line would hold up like that. Especially after the shit show in Jacksonville with our tackles getting abused
drjohnnyfever
Pro Bowler
That was certainly a statement.
What I liked most came on OFF with some of the shorter passes going opposite the movement of the 49er's coverages. The pass to Gus in the flat for that long gain is an example. I don't think we've pulled that stuff enough, but that's the kind of stuff I love seeing because if a team is gonna have to cover Gus or whoever comes out of the backfield that's a guy off of receivers that are actually doing very well already.
What I liked most came on OFF with some of the shorter passes going opposite the movement of the 49er's coverages. The pass to Gus in the flat for that long gain is an example. I don't think we've pulled that stuff enough, but that's the kind of stuff I love seeing because if a team is gonna have to cover Gus or whoever comes out of the backfield that's a guy off of receivers that are actually doing very well already.
The 49ers have a pretty stout run defense when they're actually healthy.
Running quarterbacks have been a consistent thorn in their side, but they can stop the run as well as anyone when they're healthy. The issue for them prior was missing Hargreaves and Armstead.
If the Ravens see them in the Super Bowl, I don't expect much difference from the running game if those two (Armstead and Hargraves) play.
Running quarterbacks have been a consistent thorn in their side, but they can stop the run as well as anyone when they're healthy. The issue for them prior was missing Hargreaves and Armstead.
If the Ravens see them in the Super Bowl, I don't expect much difference from the running game if those two (Armstead and Hargraves) play.
redrum52
Hall of Famer
This was my biggest concern.
Tank
Hall of Famer
Great win, really impressive the way the defense stood firm, minimized the damage when we were faltering early on. And once the injuries mounted on the Niners O line it was like blood in the water, the kind of dominating play that wins championships.
Lamar continues to mature mentally and it shows in his play and decision making. I thought his 30 yard scramble/run was key and demoralized the Niners going into half time. It seems Harbs has the whole team focused on the big prize and a methodical path to get there.
Lamar continues to mature mentally and it shows in his play and decision making. I thought his 30 yard scramble/run was key and demoralized the Niners going into half time. It seems Harbs has the whole team focused on the big prize and a methodical path to get there.
ravenslord
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Unfortunately, MacDonald is going to get head coaching offers in the offseason.