The top contenders of the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers, will have to build a different strategy ahead of their next matchup. The 49ers are boasting a record of 11-3, the season’s best record until now. But their next challenger is the Baltimore Ravens, who can capitalize on the 49ers’ defensive loophole.
The 49ers’ defense tanked against the opposition’s offense in the recent matchups. And to their rescue, the 49ers’ offense compensated for their failure. Following a loophole in the 49ers’ defense, the Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson can pose a significant threat to the team.
Lamar Jackson: A roadblock for the 49ers
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The SPEAK YouTube channel shared a video highlighting the 49ers’ roadblock that they will face due to the Ravens’ QB Jackson. In the video, James Jones highlighted Jackson’s capability to run with the ball, and based on the 49ers’ previous struggle against the running QBs, Jones emphasized the danger that Jackson can put forth to the 49ers.
Jones said, “I’m taking Lamar Jackson. And Jackson and the Ravens in this, and the main reason why I’m taking it is that I know Lamar’s stats are not up there like that. But when Lamar has to take over a football game with his legs, Lamar takes over a football game. One thing that this 49ers defense, under all their defensive coordinators, struggle with is the run.”
In games of late, the 49ers got exposed to the loopholes in their defensive facet. Their offense dominated the Cardinals in the recent matchup, but their defense struggled.
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49ers’ defense is lagging
In the game against the Cardinals, the offense scored 45 points, and the defense gave away 29 points. The Cardinals just won three games this season so far; in the contradictory mode, the 49ers gave away 234 rushing yards to the Cardinals’ offense. Regarding running QBs, the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks, failed against them.
In the NFL, the 49ers’ defense ranks 19 among the 32 teams regarding allowing yards per carry. In such a case, the 49ers’ defense will witness a significant hurdle against the Ravens. The Ravens are in staggering form, and these top-tier teams will display their A-Game. Meanwhile, let us know your thoughts on the 49ers restricting Lamar Jackson in their upcoming matchup.
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