Ray Lewis is playing is last game as a Raven. The guy has been really good for the NFL. He has played dominant football for a long time. He is going to be up for this superbowl, but I am hoping that the 49ers can take advantage of mismatches against him.
The 49ers have some really fast tight ends. If they can get match ups with Delanie Walker and Vernon Davis on Ray Lewis, they have a chance to exploit it. There are going to be some big hits in this game and the 49ers have to be ready to take them.
Getting into the open field is going to be the difference maker. Vernon Davis with the ball and a linebacker is not a good combo for the Ravens. I really hope the Niners can hang touchdowns on the Ravens all day and chew up that clock.
The 49ers defense has been strong in the past, but they are going to have to keep an eye on the Ravens wide outs. They are good at catching the ball down field and the niners have had a problem defending deep balls lately. Against Atlanta, they were getting confused and it resulted in the Falcons getting points. They have got to get a pass rush on Flacco and the corners and safeties have to tighten up coverage down field. It would be great for Aldon Smith and Justin Smith to start getting some action in the Ravens backfield.
Where is the mismatch on the Ravens offense? It has to be Tory Smith, but you cannot sleep on Anquan Boldin. They have strong wide receivers. The niners are going to have to lay big hits to jar the ball lose and use their hands to knock down passes at the point of contact.
Another factor is going to be ball control. Getting those points on the board and chewing clock with the running game. I really hope the 49ers can open up the offensive playbook and start pouring the points on. I just hope that they stay away from the trick plays.
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