Here at RDP Reports we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! What day is better than Christmas? Spending time with family is great, but presents and football, somebody pinch me I think I’m dreaming! It's been a great year in the sports world, and the end of the year is going to be special.
The script makers were cooking with this Christmas day line up. All three of these games are going to be exciting, and honestly could go either way.
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At 1:00 the Las Vegas Raiders head down to Kansas City to face the reigning super bowl champion Chiefs. No matter the scenario, when the Chiefs and Raiders play the game will always be close. The Chiefs are coming off a must win against the Patriots, but even in this game the Chiefs looked shaky. The Defense has been playing great, but the WR drop problems continue week after week.
The Raiders on the other hand are coming in hot after a huge win against the Chargers where they scored 63 points. Aiden O'connell has looked solid, you're bound to have success if you can get the ball in the hands of Devontae Adams. I think that this game will come down to the wire. Both offenses are decent, but the Chiefs have the upper hand on defense. The Chiefs pass rush will be able to get constant pressure on O'connell and make him uncomfortable. If the Raiders want to come away with a win they need 2 guys to have big days. First off is Devontae Adams, if he gets hot, he's unguardable. On the other side, Maxx Crosby has been balling this year. The Raiders cannot let Mahomes have time in the pocket, and Crosby can wreak havoc. However, I think the Chiefs will come away with a win 27-21.
At 4:30 Tommy Devito and the New York Giants make the trip to the city of brotherly love to face off against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants look like they have found a spark with Devito. In my opinion, you could put anyone out there and they would outplay Daniel Jones. Devito is coming off an injury, so we’ll see how he responds. For the Giants to win they need to feed Saquan. Establishing a presence with the run will give Devito time to operate. The Eagles secondary is by far the worst part of this team, and the Giants need to exploit this. Guys like Jaylen Hyatt need to step up and take advantage of the inexperienced cornerbacks.
On the other side we have the Philadelphia Eagles who are in a slump. They are currently on a 3 game losing streak. The Philly fans don’t take losing well especially when the roster is as talented as it is. Something needs to change in the scheme because the Eagles are too good to be playing like this. Jalen Hurts has not played to the high expectations set for him, but the reality is that he is not at fault. The play calling and scheme make his job way harder than it needs to be. Hurts doesn’t always have to be Superman, he has so many weapons around him. I think that the Birds will simplify the offense- running the ball up the middle, and passes across the middle. I have the Eagles winning comfortably 38-17.
Wrapping up the day, we’ve got a real gem—the rematch of Super Bowl 47, possibly a sneak peek of this year's championship showdown.
The NFC’s top dogs, the 49ers, are going head-to-head with the AFC powerhouse Ravens. San Francisco’s offense is a marvel, fueled by a killer strategy. They bulldoze opponents with CMC and that pro-level offensive line, then throw in surprises like play-action passes to Deebo or Aiyuk. Trust me, trying to stop these guys is like trying to hold back a tidal wave.
Over in Baltimore, it’s all about Lamar Jackson. He’s on fire this season, connecting like never before with his WR crew—Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, with the wisdom of OBJ guiding them. When the Ravens find their rhythm, they're a force to reckon with.
Despite different offensive styles, these teams share a lot in common. Top-notch defenses? Check. I mean, these guys could easily snag the top spots, they're that good—hard-hitting and disciplined. Plus, both squads have battled injury demons in the past, but this season, they seem to be injury-free. That’s a rarity, folks.
Get ready for a nail-biter because when these two collide, it’s bound to be a thriller. And now its time for my prediction.
Ravens Flock, Lets fly. I'm picking the Ravens to triumph over the 49ers in San Francisco. There's an exceptional quality about the Ravens' defense that sets them apart. The 49ers haven't encountered anything quite like it this entire season. When it comes to offense, Lamar will be the key player here. If the offensive line maintains its impressive performance, granting Lamar enough time to pass and allowing his receivers to find openings, the Ravens are set for success. In my view, the Ravens will secure the win in a tight defensive contest, clinching a 20-17 victory.
There you have it, my predictions for the games on Christmas.