In a pivotal NFL match, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 33-19, significantly impacting the MVP race. Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Ravens, has emerged as the new favorite for the MVP award, with his odds surging following the game. This shift comes as 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy faced a challenging night, throwing four interceptions and seeing his own MVP odds plummet. Purdy acknowledged the need to adjust his decision-making after the loss, taking responsibility for the team's performance. The loss has raised questions about Purdy's future decision-making and performance, especially as the Ravens' pass rush and pressure affected his rhythm and ability to throw. Meanwhile, Jackson's performance on Monday night may have delivered a statement for his MVP candidacy. The Ravens' victory has elevated them in NFL power rankings, with their defense playing a critical role in the win by pressuring Purdy and preventing any touchdowns. The game has also led to a reassessment of the 49ers' Super Bowl aspirations and Purdy's MVP credibility.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens 'keeping a level head' after beating 49ers. 😎 https://t.co/hgzxPHQeEj https://t.co/30tAogUKyQ
Lamar Jackson, Ravens try to keep 'level head,' ignore No. 1 team talk. Full story from Baltimore: https://t.co/tSgHJd9oyl
John Harbaugh on the Ravens’ battle for the AFC’s No. 1 seed with the Dolphins: “You play yourself into this kind of a game where one game brings such a big reward. The Dolphins have earned the same thing. It’s that kind of a game.” https://t.co/z2juFY43Yv
Lamar Jackson said there is motivation knowing a win clinches No. 1 seed in AFC. But Jackson added that the Ravens have been motivated all season. https://t.co/4Bz2JbZgqK
NEW: Revisiting Tua's monster performance at Baltimore last season, which the #MiamiDolphins QB not surprisingly downplayed and what head coach Mike McDaniel (perhaps surprisingly) took from it. #AllDolphins https://t.co/5UDvaE0gCE
#Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel was really thoughtful (and funny) speaking on Lamar Jackson: "I offered my skill set to be scout team quarterback to try to replicate him but it was not accepted. ... Outside of this game, I'm just happy for the player. Because what I recognize is… https://t.co/qlTrQjvf8K
Lamar Jackson’s ( @Lj_era8 ) ascension to the top of the MVP odds was the big story after the blowout win over the @49ers ,but a huge part of that was his tough @ravens defense’s ability to affect @brockpurdy13 They did it in multiple ways to the tune of 0 tds & 4 interceptions.… https://t.co/INIhs0WDWu
Lamar Jackson’s ( @Lj_era8 ) ascension to the top of the MVP odds was the big story after the blowout win over the @49ers but a huge part of that was his tough @Ravens defense’s ability to affect @brockpurdy13 They did it in multiple ways to the tune of 0 tds & 4 interceptions.… https://t.co/evxY8PRLcC
What we learned about Kyle Shanahan in the #49ers loss to the Ravens https://t.co/gOKBunteB7
Is Lamar Jackson about to become the 10th QB ever to win multiple MVP awards? 👀🏆🏆 https://t.co/LG0F5OEhuH
Mike McDaniel, Dolphins relish opportunity to show at Ravens they’re more than just a team that plays “cute, basketball on grass.” https://t.co/fQ90Ff0G9C https://t.co/Gf52TaePIR
Stats & Cohn: Are People Overreacting to the 49ers' Loss to the Ravens? https://t.co/gf0ydDpm9U
Lamar Jackson SNATCHED the NFL MVP and the @Ravens PUT THE ENTIRE NFL ON NOTICE by dominating the 49ers. Don’t just look at the stats. Stats are like bikinis. They show you a lot, but they don’t show you everything. @Lj_era8 couldn’t possibly B-More for the Ravens. He’s a winner https://t.co/pwx4N93XnJ
Lamar Jackson took control of the MVP discussion on Christmas 😤 https://t.co/pFD08jSkZI
I do not think that this game was a negative referendum on Brock Purdy. Neither did the Ravens. Purdy simply ran into a defense that took away the things he does well, and magnified the things he doesn't. https://t.co/Hld45MP7xs https://t.co/E2J8waaqaL
Monday rewind: Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan confident Brock Purdy will bounce back from stinger, four interceptions https://t.co/CaNKvkpMXX
#49ers Brock Purdy vs. BAL… Pass rush/pressure took away his ability to throw with consistent rhythm. Struggled with ball placement/timing. Forced to move/play outside of structure. Can’t turn the ball over at that rate.
49ers suddenly drowning in Brock Purdy questions after disastrous night https://t.co/CnmokGkoff https://t.co/udbrqvP7Xh
2023 NFL MVP odds: Where Brock Purdy stands after 49ers nightmare https://t.co/2vf80r8RNt https://t.co/HgOBaztC5B
The Cohn Zohn: What We Learned About the 49ers vs. the Ravens https://t.co/oFjltCkx56
Lamar Jackson new MVP favorite as Brock Purdy plummets https://t.co/6OTbGBLor8 https://t.co/73EKBLLOms
Cohn & Hensley: Did the 49ers Bench Brock Purdy Against the Ravens? https://t.co/kIwqfuWpZ3
NFL MVP Odds Update: Lamar Jackson Jumps to the Top Following Primetime Beatdown https://t.co/5awuegnDzD
"The public will be all over the Ravens." – @SuperBookSports' Chase Michaelson (@Chasemarino13) More on Dolphins-Ravens/other key games in @VegasInsider #NFL Week 17 Opening Odds Video⬇️. And lots more in the full report here➡️: https://t.co/j3kI5YVWNz https://t.co/Eb6qQuhyTZ
For San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, playing the AFC-best Baltimore Ravens was a test of his MVP credibility. After four interceptions and a loss, his teammates aren’t wavering in their support. @annkillion https://t.co/PxpyUfeob4
wait, books are really installing Lamar Jackson as MVP favorite now?
Brock Purdy acknowledged he will need to adjust his decision-making moving forward after the #49ers’ loss to the #Ravens. https://t.co/7YJ6gPwwor
NFL MVP odds, courtesy of @BetUS_Official 1. Lamar Jackson: -175 2. Christian McCaffrey: +400 3. Tua Tagovailoa: +1000 4. Brock Purdy: +1200 5. Josh Allen: +1400 https://t.co/CtKmjrwtQf
Lamar Jackson (-160) is the new MVP frontrunner on @DKSportsbook! 🚨 https://t.co/NZk5ypbpbC
𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 & 𝐎𝐝𝐝𝐬 are 𝐚 𝐉𝐎𝐊𝐄!👀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟬 𝗧𝗗’𝘀 (𝗥𝘂𝘀𝗵/𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀) 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: Lamar Jackson: 3 Brock Purdy: 1 Purdy odds plummeted last night while Jackson’s Sky rocketed! How can you win MVP if your team went 2-1 in 3 games you didn’t score?? https://t.co/bksm5DSbU3
2023 NFL MVP odds: Lamar Jackson takes lead in massive shift; Brock Purdy falls to No. 4 ⤵️ https://t.co/boCFrle9RR
In case you missed this earlier, here's where the Ravens and 49ers now stand on the all-time DVOA list. Both teams are pretty darn good. https://t.co/bqMHTb9ue1
Lamar Jackson becomes clear MVP favorite, after last night's win https://t.co/4taJpkFsAR
The Ravens went on the road and dismantled a Niners team that was a near-consensus No. 1 prior to kickoff. Now, everyone is looking up at Baltimore in the @usatodaysports #NFL power rankings. ⤵ 🔗: https://t.co/xRdsgIkEYz https://t.co/MoeClglMdn
Interesting splits from Brock Purdy last night: Short passes (0-9 yards downfield) 4-14, 29 yards, 3 INT, 0.0 passer rating Intermediate passes (10-19 yards downfield) 9-11, 215 yards, 1 INT, 80.9 passer rating
The Ravens went on the road and dismantled a Niners team that was a near-consensus No. 1 prior to kickoff. Now, everyone's looking up at Baltimore in the @usatodaysports #NFL power rankings. ⤵ 🔗: https://t.co/xRdsgIkEYz https://t.co/2DgpY0WFFp
The Ravens beat the 49ers. And then they beat them up. Baltimore's physicality overwhelmed San Francisco, writes @jeffzrebiec. The rest of the NFL? You've been warned. https://t.co/u4DVS4ZAkB https://t.co/7R4Yzsy2CG
Cohn Zohn today at 4:00 pm. @grantcohn and I will ask this pertinent and impertinent question: What did we learn about the 49ers from their loss to the Ravens?
From columnist Michael Silver: The 49ers were humiliated on national TV by the Baltimore Ravens, quieting Brock Purdy MVP chatter and forcing a tough question: can San Francisco bounce back deliver on Super Bowl ambitions? https://t.co/f40dRemAac
After a Christmas 2023 clunker, #FTTB QB Brock Purdy's NFL MVP odds have shrunk and #RavensFlock QB Lamar Jackson is the new favorite 📝: https://t.co/tRREl8ps3m https://t.co/7eVJHzxU0B
Game Breakdown: #49ers Exposed by Baltimore 33-19 https://t.co/dq5UCxtPY2 via @Ninercast
New DVOA ratings and commentary now posted! The Ravens return to No. 1 after winning the Christmas DVOA Bowl easily, but the 49ers didn't fall too much. Plus: the Rams are hot, but are the Bears and Raiders even hotter? #RavensFlock https://t.co/MWqKqUTTBr
49ers’ pregame maneuvers come back to bite them in blowout loss to Ravens https://t.co/BvXmPnTwxL
Purdy has to ‘look in mirror’ after four interceptions help doom 49ers https://t.co/iGEdjsnGqc
Brock Purdy’s Christmas meltdown re-opened the door on the MVP conversation. Lamar Jackson seized the moment. Wrote about why Jackson is the MVP front runner now and why it’s okay his numbers don’t meet the typical MVP standard (watch the games): https://t.co/FRGzQon1qB
Lamar’s got @RGIII's vote for MVP ✍️ https://t.co/VVZwfLPAVM
Brock Purdy takes responsibility for the 49ers loss to the Ravens on Christmas. 😔 https://t.co/dZgRGDlPvP
George Kittle had a three-word message for Brock Purdy after the QB's ugly game vs. the Ravens https://t.co/G86A2Z8uWR
The Ravens went into San Francisco and bullied the 49ers bullies on their turf. The air escaped from Brock Purdy's MVP balloon. https://t.co/kDeNziVL7J
Brock Purdy's terrible performance against the 49ers shows us a QB doesn't have to win MVP this season https://t.co/OjXWHH1idQ https://t.co/ODa6ZP8I5T
Brock Purdy's 4 interceptions doom the 49ers in 33-19 loss to the Ravens https://t.co/ADbZx4FVDQ
Brock Purdy had a very deep message about his mindset after an ugly loss to the Ravens https://t.co/maswyPtoA8
Lamar Jackson is the NEW betting favorite to win #NFL MVP❕ (odds via @FDSportsbook) Should the #Ravens signal-caller win the award or someone else? 👀 More on @PFNBetting: https://t.co/zPN1Y53VtP #RavensFlock https://t.co/0UOniIkfWc
Lamar Jackson is the NEW betting favorite to win #NFL MVP❕ (odds via @FDSportsbook) Should the #Ravens signal-caller win the award or someone else? 👀 More on @PFNBetting: https://t.co/ilyESJQ2q5 #RavensFlock | #NFL https://t.co/AZx7z1QuPR
From @TheAthletic: Lamar Jackson may have delivered an MVP statement Monday night. We pick the most valuable player on all 32 teams as part of our post-Christmas power rankings. https://t.co/DRrNCWNAgQ
Lamar put on an MVP performance last night in the Ravens win over the 49ers. 👏 https://t.co/nq1wkmy7qM https://t.co/rHOmJafXgf
Brock Purdy's MVP odds plummeted after throwing 4 INTs in last night's loss to the Ravens 😬 https://t.co/3kXFCzxv5j