SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS vs BALTIMORE RAVENS - 2023 Season Game 15

Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald didn't have their linebackers mug as much as they usually do and brought pressure from the edges. The Ravens didn't want to make it easy for the 49ers to gash them in the middle of the field with hot throws. On the third play of the game, they had linebacker Roquan Smith mug the line and blitz and they got burned for a 58-yard pass to George Kittle. After that play, MacDonald seemed to adjust and went away from their usual style of play.

Stephens described Purdy as a "spot thrower" and said that they just needed to be in the spots that he likes to throw to based on film. I believe he means that Purdy is an anticipation thrower and he's going to throw with anticipation into windows that he believes will open based on the coverage. Though Macdonald deserves a lot of credit for his play calling, he had the Ravens prepared to capitalize on Purdy's tendencies.

Originally posted by Sickaa:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
The 1999 St. Louis Rams give me hope. That year they loss to Tennessee 38-23 in the regular season. Then in the Super Bowl, the Rams beat them 23-17.

I'm hoping history repeats itself.

That Rams team also had a ridiculous amount of talent on offense.

I'm not confident we would beat them In a rematch, but I am confident the team won't play as bad as they did on Monday night.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Good read.

https://theathletic.com/5161135/2023/12/27/nfl-week-16-results-scores-coaching-decisions/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983

Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald didn't have their linebackers mug as much as they usually do and brought pressure from the edges. The Ravens didn't want to make it easy for the 49ers to gash them in the middle of the field with hot throws. On the third play of the game, they had linebacker Roquan Smith mug the line and blitz and they got burned for a 58-yard pass to George Kittle. After that play, MacDonald seemed to adjust and went away from their usual style of play.

Stephens described Purdy as a "spot thrower" and said that they just needed to be in the spots that he likes to throw to based on film. I believe he means that Purdy is an anticipation thrower and he's going to throw with anticipation into windows that he believes will open based on the coverage. Though Macdonald deserves a lot of credit for his play calling, he had the Ravens prepared to capitalize on Purdy's tendencies.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Good read.

https://theathletic.com/5161135/2023/12/27/nfl-week-16-results-scores-coaching-decisions/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983

Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald didn't have their linebackers mug as much as they usually do and brought pressure from the edges. The Ravens didn't want to make it easy for the 49ers to gash them in the middle of the field with hot throws. On the third play of the game, they had linebacker Roquan Smith mug the line and blitz and they got burned for a 58-yard pass to George Kittle. After that play, MacDonald seemed to adjust and went away from their usual style of play.

Stephens described Purdy as a "spot thrower" and said that they just needed to be in the spots that he likes to throw to based on film. I believe he means that Purdy is an anticipation thrower and he's going to throw with anticipation into windows that he believes will open based on the coverage. Though Macdonald deserves a lot of credit for his play calling, he had the Ravens prepared to capitalize on Purdy's tendencies.

Originally posted by BP13:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Good read.

https://theathletic.com/5161135/2023/12/27/nfl-week-16-results-scores-coaching-decisions/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983

Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald didn't have their linebackers mug as much as they usually do and brought pressure from the edges. The Ravens didn't want to make it easy for the 49ers to gash them in the middle of the field with hot throws. On the third play of the game, they had linebacker Roquan Smith mug the line and blitz and they got burned for a 58-yard pass to George Kittle. After that play, MacDonald seemed to adjust and went away from their usual style of play.

Stephens described Purdy as a "spot thrower" and said that they just needed to be in the spots that he likes to throw to based on film. I believe he means that Purdy is an anticipation thrower and he's going to throw with anticipation into windows that he believes will open based on the coverage. Though Macdonald deserves a lot of credit for his play calling, he had the Ravens prepared to capitalize on Purdy's tendencies.

very interesting, I thought the Raven's secondary definitely did a good job defending "spots." The first interception especially, considering Brock usually plays well against zone defense

Originally posted by thl408:
That's another way of saying they didn't allow Brock's eyes to manipulate them. They stayed in the spots where Brock is likely to target and took their chances, and it gave Brock some problems. Credit to them. Can't wait to see BAL again, if it shakes out that way.

Originally posted by eastie:

Originally posted by 9moon:
COACHING sucks... still the main problem..

I just knew you'd show up after a loss. You haven't been here during the winning streak. Coaching hasn't been a problem during the wins but during a loss that's all you focus on. Five turnovers. I checked the stat sheet and Shanahan didn't make one of them. Time for you to begin a new rant, this one's worn out and not valid, never was.

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
There's no way Lamar is the MVP

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Good read.

https://theathletic.com/5161135/2023/12/27/nfl-week-16-results-scores-coaching-decisions/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983

Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald didn't have their linebackers mug as much as they usually do and brought pressure from the edges. The Ravens didn't want to make it easy for the 49ers to gash them in the middle of the field with hot throws. On the third play of the game, they had linebacker Roquan Smith mug the line and blitz and they got burned for a 58-yard pass to George Kittle. After that play, MacDonald seemed to adjust and went away from their usual style of play.

Stephens described Purdy as a "spot thrower" and said that they just needed to be in the spots that he likes to throw to based on film. I believe he means that Purdy is an anticipation thrower and he's going to throw with anticipation into windows that he believes will open based on the coverage. Though Macdonald deserves a lot of credit for his play calling, he had the Ravens prepared to capitalize on Purdy's tendencies.

That's another way of saying they didn't allow Brock's eyes to manipulate them. They stayed in the spots where Brock is likely to target and took their chances, and it gave Brock some problems. Credit to them. Can't wait to see BAL again, if it shakes out that way.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I will say it's wild how much holding I saw vs our DL this game. When you got a scrambling QB there's gonna be holding.

Originally posted by swoosh6996:

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
There's no way Lamar is the MVP

Stats-wise, no way in hell. This year would be a good year to give it to a skill position player not QB.

Originally posted by swoosh6996:

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
There's no way Lamar is the MVP

Stats-wise, no way in hell. This year would be a good year to give it to a skill position player not QB.