Frank Gore looks to pound the rock

Week 16 v 49ers
Frank Gore looked to add to his 1300+ rushing yards on the season.
But found the Ravens d'line not in a helpful mood to his cause.
Chris Redman signed off free agency last week for the 49ers
managed to drive San Francisco down for a 1st quarter FG
of 37yds. 3-0 49ers.

San Francisco would add a 49yd FG to open the 2nd. 6-0 49ers
With 4.14 left in the 2nd the defense gave the ball back quickly
for Joe Flacco at his 47.Three plays later Flacco found M.Clayton
on a post pattern for a 48yd TD.  7-6 Ravens
San Frans next drive stalled at the Baltimore 15 and J.Nedney settled
for a 32yd FG.  9-7 49ers.
Ray Lewis intercepted Redman on the first play of the 49ers next drive and
returned the ball to the 49er 24.Flacco found Clayton again on the
first play after the turnover,for a 24yd TD. 14-9 Ravens
A 54yd pass from Redman to Crabtree allowed Nedney to kick his
fourth FG of the game. 14-12 Ravens.

San Francisco held Baltimore on the first drive of the second half,
but they lost 9 yards on two plays.Redman made another poor
throw for Raven CB F.Washington to return the INT for a 40yd TD.
21-12 Ravens
San Francisco would lose 6 yards on three plays.And gave Baltimore
good field position again,allowing N.Rackers to kick a 43yd FG.  24-12 Ravens
The 49er offense imploded  as Frank Gore fumbled and D.Landry
recovered at the 49er 33.N.Rackers missed a 47 yd FG attempt.

Nedney kicked another FG for the 49ers at the start of the 4th. 24-15 Ravens
A good 49er drive halted with a D.Landry INT at the Baltimore 45.
Two plays later Flacco found a wide open Boldin for a 54yd score. 31-15 Ravens
Flacco would close the scoring with a 29yd TD pass to P.Garcon with 1.45 left
in the game. 38-15 Ravens

J.Flacco 21 of 35  306yds  4TD's 0INT's
A.Boldin 10 rec 137yds 1TD
M.Clayton   6 rec 98yds 2TD's
Ravens D= 3 sacks, 3 Int's.

49ers
C.Redman 25 of 46  349yds  0TD's 3INT's
F.Gore 18 rushes 53yds 0TD's  rec 7 for 46yds
M.Crabtree 4 rec 118yds 0TD's

AFC Playoff race

Ravens 12-3

Chargers 11-4

Patriots 10-5

Bengals 10-5

Jets 9-5-1

Broncos 9-5-1

Colts  9-6