49ers vs. Ravens: Why San Francisco Will Be Exposed on Thanksgiving

The San Francisco 49ers have rocketed to a 9-1 record and are currently in contention for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs in the NFC.

But while the 49ers have been great during their current eight-game winning streak, they haven't faced a team as good as the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens. 

On Thanksgiving night against the Ravens, the 49ers will finally be headed for a loss. 

The Ravens boast the NFL's fourth-best defense, allowing just 304.5 yards per game. While quarterback Alex Smith and running back Frank Gore have been excellent this season, they haven't faced a defense like that of the Ravens.

Baltimore should be able to shut down San Francisco's offense. This game will come down to the defenses and I trust the Ravens more than the 49ers.

Baltimore has more offensive weapons than San Francisco does, with running back Ray Rice and receivers Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith.

While quarterback Joe Flacco has struggled with his accuracy this season (55.4 completion percentage), he has played better of late and scouts be ready for a breakout game tonight.

What the 49ers have done this year has been impressive, but on the road against a very good Baltimore team and its incredibly stout and experienced defense, I just can't see their luck lasting through this evening. 

San Francisco will lose tonight simply because of the huge jump in competition it will be facing and the fact that the team will be on road during a short week.