SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Baltimore Ravens (11-3) visit the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) Monday in a matchup of the top teams in each conference.
This is tied for the latest in the season that teams with sole possession of the best record in each conference played with it also happening in Week 16 of the 2005 season when Seattle beat Indianapolis.
The Niners have won six straight games to clinch a second straight NFC West title and can earn the top seed in the playoffs with wins in two of the final three games. The Ravens clinched the playoffs last week and are looking to wrap up the division title.
HOW TO WATCH THE 49ERS VS. RAVENS
The matchup between the two teams goes down on ABC10 at 5:15 p.m. PT Monday, Dec. 25. Stick with us after the game for a special edition of ABC10 News.
WHEN: 5:15 p.m. PT, Monday
WHERE: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
WHAT CHANNEL: ABC. Coverage also available on ESPN+.
49ERS PLAYER TO WATCH
QB Brock Purdy has taken his game to another level during San Francisco's six-game winning streak, with a 138.1 passer rating, 17 TDs, two INTs and 11.0 yards per attempt. Purdy's six games this season with a passer rating of at least 130 are tied for the most ever in a season.
49ERS KEY INJURIES
The Niners have several players dealing with injuries that have their status in doubt this week, including DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring), CB Deommodore Lenior (bruised ribs), WR Jauan Jennings (concussion), DE Clelin Ferrell (ankle), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) and Oren Burks (knee). DT Kalia Davis (high ankle sprain) will miss the game.
SERIES HISTORY
The Ravens won the only meeting of the series since Kyle Shanahan took over as coach in San Francisco in 2017 with a 20-17 victory in 2019.
The most famous meeting between the teams came in the Super Bowl following the 2012 season with Baltimore winning 34-31.
