Super Bowl XLVII: Point/Counterpoint - Ravens vs. 49ers | The New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens, a traditional defensive powerhouse, will face the San Francisco 49ers' speed and youth. Tom Jolly and Carl Nelson have their annual debate on who will win.

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Super Bowl XLVII: Point/Counterpoint - Ravens vs. 49ers

[ARIZJOE]

The Ravens primary focus will be stopping Gore and Kaepernick. I look for the Ravens to rush 3, drop 8 and blitz infrequently. They will mix up the coverages, and dare Kaepernick to pass. Ed Reed will look to ball hawk.

49ers front 7 are very tough also. Willis is a tackling machine. However, Ravens offensive line has been revamped. They neutralized the very large Patriots. I see Flacco having success deep.

[stilmotionpicture]

49ers!! Putting scare to the older folks of Baltimore!!! I like that

[mattlindquist]

Great video, 49ers all the way, it will be 35-24 49ers.

49ers: 2 Rushing Touchdowns, 2 Passing Touchdowns, 1 Defensive interception return for touchdown.

Ravens: 2 Passing Touchdowns, 1 Rushing Touchdown, 1 Field Goal.