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I'm just glad to have this game on Christmas. It's the perfect present.

Deebo as the X factor. When he starts to roll, that man draws most of the attention. He runs as hard as CMC, reliable like Kittle, and can catch like Aiyuk.

I love how it pains Shady and Joy to have to go with the Niners. 😆 🤣 😂

Acho a real one for standing by the niners every week when no one else is

Baltimore Fan here. I can say with all due respect 🫡 to the Niners they are doing everything correct and firing on all cylinders and are healthy because the last superbowl appearance and play off appearances they’ve been hurt in their defense and is the potential reason they’ve missed on opportunities to capitalize on certain situations. The Niners have earned the roll as the #1 team in the NFC and in the NFL. Baltimore has earned the #1 AFC spot and is arguably the #2 team in the NFL. Everything is looked at based on stats and X factor players. Baltimore I’d expect to give the Niners a run for their money though because thats Baltimore’s motive is fighting through what ever. Should be a close game if both show up for a slug fest.

The thing is Brock Purdy is perfect for the 49ers. He’s playing the Quarterback position at a high level reading defenses. He plays the roll better than any other quarterback statistically & I believe we all have eyes to see he’s amazing out there facts

Will be a great game. I need the 49ers to win for home field and come out healthy. That’s all that matters

the 49ers love from Acho is unmatched, my favorite show!

RavenNation! We got ourselves a dog fight feels like a AFC North Game! 💜🖤

As a ravens fan i just cant wait for this game win or lose just love how both teams play

Joy with the “outside of those three games” remark for the Niners but keeps quiet about the eagles on a 3 game skid.

Niners are definitely the best team we've seen in awhile, almost every game they've played all year has been the game of the year and they keep on winning

Love Acho being back...Great take 49ERS win💪🏾😎🔥

The "he throws 2 yards" thing is just nuts. Purdy leads the league in air yards per attempt, 20+ yard passes, AND 40+ yard passes haha.

I really wished the Ravens had all of their pieces for this game especially Mark Andrews

This show is growing on me. Everyone says what they believe and own their mistakes.

As a Ravens fan look at our Schedule, I see why they pick us to finish 9 And 8 in the preseason. The hardest schedule in the league. But we lost all three games in the Fourth quarter late in the game. That's my concern with my team blown leads, has been a problem dating back 2014 with this Coach. Plus a new OC , it is still a work in progress. Same vibes in 2019 with both teams, the 49ers were stacked back then as well. Let's get it on 💪💪💪

The Ravens are 2-10 without Lamar! WTH is James taking about?😂

Ninerfan from Germany ... Both teams please stay healthy ! Big love for the Baltimore Ravens you guys are the best in the AFC.

I love seeing this after the game last night lol

Surprised no one mentioned Justin tucker as a X factor for the ravens he’s the best kicker in nfl history

Lamar will prove once again, Why is the MVP on Christmas Night!

Purdy is playing so good the only way to knock him is to throw him into hypotheticals lol

This show has found it's groove with these four guys here. I am shocked that no one has mentioned that Lamar is 19-1 against the NFC for his career. The last time Lamar battled the 49ers was that 2019 season and that was a good battle. Lamar just finds a way to make the impossible possible in the strangest situations.

James Jones was so spot on.

It's too funny how it was "obviously Dak over Purdy" and as soon as Dak drops they elevate Lamar over Brock. We see you media, you don't fool us.

Shout out Acho for standing behind Brock.

Lamars said I saw him but I could throw it the first time. Its because he was under so much pressure being chased.

Lamar's 50 yards per game rushing is going to "take the game over"... okay...

You ABSOLUTELY cannot plug Lamar into any system and expect the overwhelmingly positive results

Joy "Three Games" Taylor

Brock Purdy...last pick of the draft.. came into the season 3rd string QB took his team to the NFC championship... Got injured 1st drive..had throwing arm surgery and came back and still leads the league.. the hate in some of these talk shows is unreal

YES!! We love being underdogs. When we win, the victory is even better. BALTIMORE!!!!!!

That Purdy thing is crazy. Are we forgetting the 49ers were the 49ers before Purdy ? They were going to Superbowls dominating tue league on offense. Purdy is just a game manager.

I think defense is going to make the biggest impact this game. And I also believe Ravens defense is the better defense

Brock Purdy in this offense is better than any QB today

Man this show is really good when you guys debate you all always bring up great points

I like the respect going for Kyle Hamilton he’s been the best safety this season

As a niners fan, our defense does not do good against mobile qbs and Lamar might be the best one, this game scares me

The Lamar hate is real but Ravens got the dub 😂

As a 49ers fan, it's going to be a dog fight! I excited and can not wait to watch the game. I believe in Steve Wilks and his defense and also Kyle Shanahan and his offense. Hopefully Javon Hargrave, Arik Armstead, and Demo are both health for the game because we are going to need them. May the best team win with both teams coming out with no injuries. Lets go NINERS!!!

Acho is the only objective analyst on this panel. Jones is close. Respect for Acho.

Week 5 - Purdy, Dak, Jalen, Mahomes for MVP race. Purdy just isn't MVP. Week 10- Jalen, Dak, Purdy for MVP, but Purdy isn't the MVP Week 13- Jalen or Purdy for MVP, but Purdy isn't the MVP Week 15- Purdy is the clear front runner for MVP, but he isn't the MVP. If Lamar wins this one game he vaults over Purdy for sure. You see a pattern here? After Brock plays well and they beat the Ravens, the conversation here will be about how this year you can't give the MVP to a QB. And people STILL try to pretend it isn't just hating on Purdy. Best QB inn football this season, and it is not close. You all look dumb, prejudiced, and ignorant of the game.

I’m in Arizona, I don’t recall seeing a single Ravens game this year. They don’t get broadcast in the Phoenix area. I have seen many 49ers games. They are a good team for sure. I’m looking forward to watching this game. Many are suggesting this may be a preview of the Super Bowl. Which I think is very exciting, if it turns out they do have a rematch. It would be interesting to see the adjustments made, and then see if the outcome changes. Merry Christmas everyone!

49er fan. Purdy is legit. But like many other quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson, athletically, is far superior. I think what makes this upcoming game so great is that, this IS the preview for the Superbowl(barring injuries). I think this is the last statement game of the season. The fan in me has 49ers winning, but the anyone with a brain can see that the Ravens are more than capable of taking control away from the 49ners, forcing them to play neck and neck or worse, from behind. 49ers win 27-14

Because brock can't run like Lamar that automatically makes him the lesser qb? Well, Lamar can't process and throw like Purdy can. And what's a qb's job..to distribute the ball to his players.. nuff said

I'm just glad the niners finally get to play against em in the bay. Tired of having to play in baltimore

Lamar also might get 1000 rushing yards this year. Nobody asks about that

Ancho by far carries this show! His takes are spot on day in and day out.

This game will show how great either teams are.

Why do all these people hate Brock Purdy so much?? Honest question

Brock Purdy is playing better than every single quarterback at the moment. Best passer rating, and TD passes. He’s above the rest, on every chart out there. He’s on the top of the MVP list. If that ain’t great, I don’t know what is.

We can’t lose this game let’s go Ravens nation!

Ravens defense is going to win the game! Let's go Ravens! Oh yeah. Who remember the lights going out during the Superbowl in 2013, in which the Ravens won 34-31?

Brock got more playoff wins then Lamar !!!

Roquan Smith/Patrick Queen & Fred Warner/Dre Greenlaw is must see TV. I can’t wait to watch.

acho said his best play on snf was "lucky" lol what about the other plays cause that wasn't the only play he made that game..the way bro talked about lamar make me think lamar slashed his bride cause theres no way you turn on film, watch it and then get on tv talking this crazy

I’m a huge ravens fan, I must say I love playing the 49ers they’re always a great team and our battles are epic to watch because it’s a dog fight

Statistically, Purdy is truely the winner 😂😂😂

Using lamar leading the league in rushing touchdowns is dumb as an argument, Brock Purdy barely runs the ball and Lamar only has 3 more rushing TDs than him lol

I’ll just say this: 49ers are 2-5 against the RAVENS all time and 1-2 against the AFC North this season. I see folks talking about too many injuries and while they have plagued the RAVENS, plug n play has worked immensely and they are 11-3. Lamar has done more with less and still gets it done.

Brock Purdy over Lamar is completely insane 😂

Joy not brining up the 3 lost games for any argument against Purdy challenge (impossible)

Joy is low-key disgustingly obsessed with those 3 losses from the niners 🤦🤣 as of the ravens don't got 3 losses on their record. Why don't she keep that same energy for her and shady lord and Savior Jalen hurts 🤔

Purdy will light the Ravens up & I can’t wait to hear what they got the say!

One interesting twist to this game, which team makes better adjustments from the 1st game if they happen to meet in the SB? I'm going with the 9ers with this one. Worst case scenario here is 9ers lose a tight one but get the intel to game plan for the SB (if they meet up again) better than the Ravens can.

folks saying the ravens going to win are smoking dope, Levi's stadium will be filled to the roof w/ 49ers fans going crazy on christmas day... I doubt most ravens fans can even afford a ticket to the game. lamar jackson will be running for his life.. no one's stopping dre greenlaw or fred warner

The 2 best scoring defenses vs 2 top 5 scoring offenses. Gonna be a great game.

Every week they say “this qb over Purdy” every single week like GET IT TOGETHER the niners are the best they have the best off all

Kyler and Jalen were running QBs, they didn’t do very well.

are ppl forgetting Ravens led in EVERY GAME by double digits but niners got the better offense ok and were 2nd in ppg at 33

Acho just said it, the 49ers 2nd best receiver is better than the Ravens best receiver, that’s EXACTLY what makes Lamar so dynamic. Why are they acting like they haven’t been seeing what Lamar is doing this year? Just because his touchdown numbers are down doesn’t tell the whole story. We have the best rushing offense in the league.

James Jones, you fit right in 😮

If you look at this season Purdy has had the best production or performance of any qb and i think he’s a great qb but even as a niner fan I gotta admit lamar’s situation has been a lot tougher than purdys and they at the same record with the ravens giving away games in 4th multiple times this year.They could easily be a 13-1 team. Lamar got that it factor man and niners have a history of struggling with scrambling qb’s, i’m hoping the niners can find a way of containing him like they did hurts.

Man this game is gonna be absolutely 🔥🔥🔥 My Niners been balling. Can’t wait for Monday.

Just coming back after we done kicked the 49ers 🫏 💪🏾😈💪🏾 keep doubting my Ravens smfh all we do and still no respect

7:08, That aged well huh Acho? Purdy with 4 INT’s.

I can’t wait for this game on Monday!

No one player plays alone. This is why I can't with this group, they get too nuts with this. What's the likelihood Lamar can consistently take over an ENTIRE game against this defense and answer an offense that CAN keep up in a shootout.

Those three on the show are not ready to admit that Brock Purdy is a great QB. I feel it’ll be an uphill climb for BP because of where he’s picked in the draft, his stature, and not considered a mobile QB regardless of him having #1 stats in most QB ratings. Hard task for anyone but I hope BP wins the SB so he can quiet the doubters and make everyone else, a believer.

The fact that Purdy has more playoff wins than lamer is pure insanity

Everybody on that panel that's team 49ers have that same energy Tuesday morning period.😊

As a Ravens fan the X-factor will be Kyle Hamilton, we need him to be a menace like he has displayed all season

When has SF seen a player like Lamar, and a style like Baltimore? Never. QUOTH, THE RAVENS! 🏈🏈🏈🏈

Niners going to beat the brakes off the Ravens watch

Acho saying Lamar’s plays are lucky there’s no qb that has the load Lamar has especially with he’s best weapon hurt and thinking that Purdy is better than Lamar. Acho was the guy that bashed Herbert for stats

He now has a game with 0 touchdowns and 4 picks

Lamar Jackson can't process the Kyle Shanahan scheme fast enough as Brock Purdy. You cannot plug and play Lamar Jackson into the Shanahan system because he doesn't have the processing speed to run it.

“I love Brock purdy, no shade at purdy” proceeds to call every qb in the game better than Brock, literally every person in the media rn. Yea just wait till purdy drops another 4tds 0pick game against this #1 ranked defense and Lamar is 21-31 with 2 tds and a pick

Joy loves to bring up brocks "those 3 games". Take brocks pathetic, horrible, deebo-and-trentless floor. Those 3 passer ratings average: 77.0 Take Lamar's MOST RECENT 3 games where he's suddenly considered #2 in MVP votes. Passer rating: 84.0. Purdy's "bad stretch" is a little worse than what lamar is doing RIGHT NOW bruh

Everyone wants to judge everyone by the past. THIS SEASON ONLY, Brock is playing better than Lamar. Career wise? Lamar is better, but he has a huge advantage over Brock as this is only Brock's second year. Saying Brock is not any good because of the playmakers on the 49ers is insane to me. I can not remember a QB be discredited to such a degree because he has good players around him. If this is the case Brock will never be great in anyones eyes I guess, because of (insert name here). This year Brock is playing QB better than anyone. I would take Brock over Lamar too. I also think Brock is the more accurate passer and has better anticipation than Lamar. Lamar is a better runner and can escape pressure better. Those three games where Brock didnt have Deebo and Trent Williams, there is context here. Vs the Browns the rookie kicker missed two FG's and one of them was for the game. Brock led a game winning drive but the kicker missed. It wasnt Brock's best game but he did put the team in position to win the game in end. Vs the Vikings Brock didnt even play bad until the end when he got concussed. When he got concussed - at the end of the game - be played bad. He threw the 2 INT's when he got concussed. Vs the Bengals Brock actually played pretty good with comp % and yards, but he did have a bad game with 2 INT's. I will submit he had a game vs the Bengals based on that. He has done so much that deserves credit that a lot of people refuse to give him. It is insane to me.

It kills them to just say Purdy is playing better this season.

He said Purdy throwing 2 yard passes and thats facts. 😆

First up "Cowboys vs 49ers" then "Eagles vs 49ers" both done and dusted. Monday the discussion will be again how to move the post for Purdy.

why no one talk about how lamar looked in his 3 loses??

It's funny watching this now because LJ and the Ravens made fools of all 3 of you, especially you, Acho!

Shady said “I’m Done!” 😂😂😂😂😂

If we beat the Ravens and Brock doesn't have multiple turnovers, imma need every one of them to apologize... they better man or woman up and eat humble pie.

Harbaugh over Shanny is just based on longevity. Harbaugh started on 3rd base, like Tomlin.