Lamar Jackson Hyped for San Francisco 49ers Battle as NFL’s Christmas Clash Edges Closer

Who will be the next MVP is the question that keeps coming to the minds of football enthusiasts. The two names that stand out are Lamar Jackson and Brock Purdy. Therefore, the Christmas night showdown will be a monumental clash between two of the season’s strongest teams, providing a clear picture and potentially settling the MVP preference between them once and for all.

The Baltimore Ravens (11-3) are currently leading the AFC playoff race as the No. 1 seed, whereas the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) are holding the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff race. Ahead of this much-anticipated matchup on Monday, Jackson seems to be quite excited about the game for one reason. We could tell this after observing his latest press conference.

Lamar Jackson is waiting to lock horns with Brock Purdy!

Ahead of the game, the Ravens QB Lamar Jackson talks about his excitement for the upcoming matchup against Brock Purdy and the Niners. When asked about his plan for Christmas, the 26-year-old responded with excitement and a smile, “It’s different. This is my first time actually. I usually be sitting home watching basketball or some on Christmas, but it’s different, so it’s going to be entertaining. It’s going to be fun.” Furthermore, Jackson also revealed his plan to handle the game on Christmas morning.

He enthusiastically added, “Get ready like I always do. Just to get prepared for a game. It’s different because it’s Christmas, but it’s another game.” In total, the NFL has witnessed 27 regular games on Christmas. The Ravens vs. Niners matchup, set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, December 25, at Levi’s® Stadium, will be a treat for football enthusiasts. It will be the 28th game in NFL history on Christmas day. Therefore, it will also mark Lamar Jackson’s first Christmas game.

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The NFL didn’t have games on Christmas due to mixed reactions about affecting holiday celebrations. The first game on this day happened in the 1971 playoffs, and the first regular season game on December 25 was in 1989 when the Bengals lost to the Vikings 29-21.

Besides all this, this 49ers vs. Ravens matchup will be “the best regular season matchup since 2007″ due to another reason.

DVOA shows it as the best game?

The Ravens vs. 49ers matchup on December 25 is considered the best regular-season game in 16 years based on advanced analytics called DVOA. DVOA identifies top teams, and San Francisco ranks third-highest, while Baltimore has ranked 12th since 1981. According to journalist and DVOA analyst Aaron Schatz, the only regular-season game stronger was the Week 9 matchup 2007 between the undefeated New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

Meanwhile, comparing the two QBs, Brock Purdy is known for being an exceptional ball distributor, making the most of a talented group of playmakers on his team. On the other hand, Lamar Jackson showcases elite skills in off-schedule playmaking. Despite their distinct styles, both quarterbacks are critical contributors to their teams and might have the chance to face each other in the championship game in February.

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