In a stunning turn of events, the Baltimore Ravens proved Mike Florio, the founder of Pro Football Talk, wrong after their impressive 33-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day. Florio had boldly claimed that the 49ers would "kick the s-t out of" the Ravens, dismissing their chances of victory. This highly anticipated matchup, which many had considered a possible Super Bowl preview, was expected to be dominated by the 49ers, according to Florio.

Florio's comments did not sit well with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Jackson, the star quarterback of the Ravens, expressed his displeasure with Florio's disrespectful prediction in a post-game interview. He defended his team's abilities, emphasizing that they were not to be discredited. "We grown men, we got to feed our families," Jackson asserted. He also highlighted the Ravens' impressive record, stating that it was not a fluke and that they had proven themselves on the field.

Other Ravens players also voiced their frustration at being written off before the game even began. Linebacker Patrick Queen emphasized that despite the doubters, they knew what they were capable of and were determined to prove their worth. The team had a clear understanding of their assignment and capitalized on it, playing their style of football.

Following the game, Roquan Smith took to Instagram to further express his team's disdain for Florio's comments. He shared a clip from the Ravens' official account showcasing Florio's prediction, followed by a post of UFC legend Conor McGregor famously shouting, "who the f-k is that guy?" This social media post further highlighted the Ravens' frustration with Florio's disrespect.

Florio eventually issued an apology for his remarks, acknowledging that the Ravens deserved respect for their accomplishments. He admitted that the 49ers were not as dominant as he had initially believed and commended the Ravens for proving him wrong.

In the game itself, Lamar Jackson showcased his talent and led the Ravens to victory with two touchdowns. His impressive performance, combined with the Ravens' impeccable defensive play, secured their win over the 49ers. Jackson finished the game with 252 passing yards and two touchdown passes, both of which came in the third quarter. He also contributed to the ground game with 45 rushing yards, leading the team in this category.

The Ravens' victory solidified their position at the top of the AFC with two weeks remaining before the playoffs begin. Their dominant performance silenced the doubters and reaffirmed their status as a formidable team in the NFL. Despite the initial disrespect from Florio, the Ravens proved that they should not be underestimated and demanded the respect they rightfully deserved.