The Baltimore Ravens' dominant 33-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers has caused a significant shift in both team and player rankings. The Ravens have climbed to the top of ESPN's Power Rankings, while the 49ers, previously the near-consensus No. 1 team, have been dethroned. Lamar Jackson's standout performance has catapulted him to the lead in the MVP race, with betting odds now favoring him. In contrast, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's Christmas meltdown, which included four interceptions, has led to his MVP odds plummeting. The Ravens' defense played a crucial role in Purdy's poor performance. Furthermore, the Ravens have become the first team in DVOA history to record three games over 100% during a single regular season. They are the only team this season with a top-5 DVOA ranking on offense, defense, and special teams. Additionally, the Ravens have achieved 14+ point wins against seven teams with winning records, showcasing their strength against competitive opponents.
These are incredible stats for @Ravens * 9-3 vs winning teams this season; outscoring those teams by 148 points. that's tied for the best point differential vs winning teams in a season in NFL history (1969 Vikings) * Can be 3rd team since 1970 to lead in final 2 minutes of…
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
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
Ravens' projections heading into Week 17: Win AFC North: 96.7% Clinch AFC's No. 1 seed: 74.3% Make Super Bowl: 42.9% Win Super Bowl: 21.6% Source: ESPN Analytics
Surprise --- OK, not really -- the Ravens are the new No. 1 team in ESPN's Power Rankings. After beating No. 2 49ers, Baltimore faces No. 3 Dolphins six days later. Complete rankings here: https://t.co/xI8owiDPnf
The Ravens are a league-best 6-1 against teams who entered with a winning record. Baltimore’s plus-133 point differential in these games is 4th-best in the Super Bowl era. Why Lamar Jackson and Ravens play their best against the NFL’s best: https://t.co/PsYHIanOEQ
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
The Ravens are on pace to be the first team since the 1970 merger to lead the NFL in scoring defense, sacks, and takeaways in the same season. #RavensFlock @NFLResearch @ravens
#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
The Ravens are #1 in the NFL in scoring defense The Ravens are #4 in the NFL in scoring offense This is clearly the #1 team in the NFL right now Massive road challenge for underdog Dolphins on Sunday
Wild: The #Ravens have 7 wins by 14+ points this season against teams with a winning record. - Beat #Texans 26-10 - Beat #Browns 28-3 - Beat #Lions 38-6 - Beat #Seahawks 37-3 - Beat #Bengals 34-20 - Beat #Jaguars 23-7 - Beat #49ers 33-19 Are the #Dolphins next up? https://t.co/aFCFOEPgXo
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
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
The @Ravens season has been extremely impressive. They have the 2nd hardest schedule with their opponents winning 55.8% of their games and have the second biggest point differential —>173.
wait, books are really installing Lamar Jackson as MVP favorite now?
Jackson leaps to top of the MVP race with win over Purdy, 49ers https://t.co/IrLJmxtF1v https://t.co/pGNe9tl8qm
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
Lamar Jackson becomes clear MVP favorite, after last night's win https://t.co/4taJpkFsAR
After Monday's win, the Ravens are the only team with a top-5 DVOA on offense, defense and special teams. Offense: No. 4 Defense: No. 2 Special teams: No. 4 John Harbaugh last night: "It was pretty much a complete game by all three phases." https://t.co/nAdFHercLY
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
Ravens have 5 wins by 14+ points vs teams that are currently in playoff position (#49ers, Lions, Browns, Jaguars and Seahawks). That would be the most in any season. Current high is 4, done 7 times, with Patriots last to do it in 2017
Last night's game very much highlights how important the team success element of MVP is. Purdy is still No. 1 in the primary passing efficiency metrics. It doesn't matter, because the 49ers lost to the Ravens -- because of him.
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
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
Lamar Jackson pointedly calls out PFT's Mike Florio for expletive-filled 49ers pregame prediction https://t.co/Qi4ikqWRgP https://t.co/kn4WQJEwA5
Ravens have 14+ point wins against seven teams with winning records. https://t.co/BtSlVPkc2g
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
Brock Purdy takes responsibility for the 49ers loss to the Ravens on Christmas. 😔 https://t.co/dZgRGDlPvP
Lamar Jackson used the perfect Conor McGregor meme to roast Mike Florio after the Ravens' win over the 49ers https://t.co/Kv2ZhT6d20
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
Lamar Jackson claps back at Mike Florio after resounding win over 49ers https://t.co/biCf0fFuER https://t.co/xnbCKVxbGs
Lamar Jackson calls out Mike Florio for ripping Ravens... @ProFootballTalk founder apologizes. https://t.co/9Ul11AD2ad
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
'You can't just discredit us': Ravens' Lamar Jackson fires back at broadcaster's hot take https://t.co/IZdAs9mKeV
Lamar Jackson supplants Brock Purdy as MVP favorite, but the door is wide open for a non-QB https://t.co/LxUB394MNC https://t.co/CGTH0IACrU
Kawakami: What Brock Purdy’s worst night and blunt self-assessment mean for the 49ers ⤵️ https://t.co/TTr23y5oDP
After one of the worst statistical games of the season, Brock Purdy is still a full yard ahead of every other passer in the NFL in ANY/A. And 1.5 ANY/A ahead of everyone besides Tua.
Clearly that game will hurt Purdy’s MVP chances, especially compared to Lamar, but it also shows how important he is to the team. The fact that the Niners hasn’t looked like that all season — and in fact has been historically efficient — is a testament to Purdy.
New NFL Power Rankings from @JBaileyNFL: The Ravens set themselves apart on Monday night as they have through most of the season, and they're on top. https://t.co/2pNmkpjIOU
With last night's game, the Ravens are now the first team in DVOA history with three games over 100% during a single regular season. Top 5 games of the year: BAL Wk 7 vs DET 125% BUF Wk 4 vs MIA 121% BAL Wk 16 vs SF 121% BAL Wk 9 vs SEA 105% SF Wk 9 vs JAX 93% #RavensFlock
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson puts up "MVP performance" in Baltimore's beatdown of Niners https://t.co/NGQzRHRLTq https://t.co/rcHw7GLi5e
Brock Purdy killed his MVP odds with 4 interception disaster vs. Ravens https://t.co/LodlwqtHj0
GOLD CRUSH #Ravens Prove They Are the Best Team in Football After Demolition of #49ers https://t.co/tbrKGWUqdj