Ravens vs. 49ers: Live Score and Analysis for San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers hosted the visiting Baltimore Ravens at Levi's Stadium in Week 6 with a chance for either team to turn its lackluster early-season fortune around in 2015.

Both franchises entered the contest with a 1-4 record, and for head coach Jim Tomsula's 49ers, Week 6 provided an opportunity to build upon some of the positives emanating from San Francisco's tough 30-27 Week 5 loss to the New York Giants.

Could quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers offense pick up where they left off in last week's effort? 

More importantly, could San Francisco's defense shore up its permeability issues? The 49ers defense had been suspect over the course of the year and entered the contest with the 31st-ranked defense in terms of total yards allowed (2,034).

Kicker Phil Dawson got the 49ers on the board first at the 7:00 marker in the first quarter with a 53-yard field goal. Dawson added another late in the quarter to increase San Francisco's lead.

The Ravens added a field goal of their own early in the second quarter.

But San Francisco answered right back on the subsequent drive. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick delivered a perfect pass to wide receiver Torrey Smith, who was covered by former 49ers corner Shareece Wright, for a 76-yard touchdown.

Following an interception from linebacker Michael Wilhoite, Dawson tacked on another field goal midway through the second quarter. Baltimore answered with one of its own on the following drive.

Cornerback Kenneth Acker picked off Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco early in the third, which helped set up yet another field goal from Dawson.

Acker wasn't as lucky late in the third quarter when Flacco found veteran wideout Steve Smith for a 34-yard touchdown score. Acker, who was in good coverage, simply was beat by the crafty receiver.

Yet the 49ers responded in the fourth quarter when Kaepernick found wide receiver Quinton Patton for a huge touchdown score in the red zone. The touchdown marked Patton's first in his three-year career.

Baltimore answered back though. Flacco found wide receiver Kamar Aiken for a two-yard touchdown pass to cut into San Francisco's fourth-quarter lead.

The 49ers held on though despite a desperate comeback attempt from the Ravens towards the end of regulation. San Francisco improves to 2-4, while the Baltimore falls to 1-5.

Which team finds its second win in Week 6? Stay tuned right here for continuous updates, news and analysis throughout the game.

Final: Ravens 20, 49ers 25

All statistics, records and accolades courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com and ESPN.com unless otherwise indicated.

Peter Panacy is a featured columnist covering the San Francisco 49ers for Bleacher Report. Follow him @PeterPanacy on Twitter.