Mike Macdonald, the defensive coordinator for the Ravens, received praise for his strategy in shutting down the 49ers' offense. Analysts highlighted the Ravens' ability to stifle the 49ers' pre-snap motion and formations. They emphasized Macdonald's deceptive tactics and the effectiveness of the Ravens' defense against the 49ers.
New "Xs and Os with @gregcosell" on @TheNFLWire: @Ravens DC Mike Macdonald threw everything and the kitchen sink at Brock Purdy and the @49ers, to great effect. And as a reward, he gets to try and figure out the @MiamiDolphins! All-22: https://t.co/p90R2SPSyX https://t.co/IGxnsbkl3b
Mike Macdonald deserves props. His Ravens defense shut down one of the most talented and complex offenses in football in the 49ers. And @FB_FilmAnalysis diagrams how ⤵️
New All-22 on @TheNFLWire: @Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald has said that he likes to lie to the quarterback. Against the @49ers, he made Brock Purdy the victim of a lie over and over. On how the Ravens' defense feasts on the little things. https://t.co/p90R2SPSyX
“All the pre-snap motion, the shifting, the formations that the 49ers do really don’t come into play.” Fascinating breakdown from @BaldyNFL on how Mike Macdonald’s #Ravens defense smothered San Francisco. 📺📱💻 Full episodes of The Insiders on #NFLPlus: https://t.co/RV7mRM3S0M https://t.co/mjm5ytFtuw
As usual, excellent column from @MikeSilver with some insight into the Ravens' game plan (hint: the 49ers don't know how to play from behind). https://t.co/U2Fp0VTi2N