Season's beatings: Ravens rout 49ers in showcase

In what was billed as a potential preview of the Super Bowl, it was the AFC's best who won and emerged as the dominant favorite heading into the playoffs. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20231226) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20231226) Top Story In what was billed as a potential preview of the Super Bowl, it was the AFC's best who won and emerged as the dominant favorite heading into the playoffs. - Josh B. 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