Week 7’s early slate featured a key game for the 49ers. The Detroit Lions, one of the two teams tied with the 49ers atop the NFC, were in Baltimore to take on the Ravens.
The Lions entered Week 7 on a four-game win streak that pulled them even with the 49ers and Eagles after both of those clubs lost in Week 6. Detroit didn’t extend its streak to five wins and got thumped 38-6 by the Ravens.
Baltimore jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead an dnever looked back. QB Lamar Jackson looked like his MVP self with 357 passing yards and three touchdown passes while completing 21-of-27 attempts. Jackson also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown.
A Lions loss was one of four things the 49ers wanted to see Sunday while they’re awaiting their Monday night game. It was the only game of the four in the morning slate.
Given what’s at stake though a Detroit loss was one of the two most important outcomes for San Francisco. That pushes them down in the hunt for the No. 1 seed int he NFC. An Eagles loss to the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football would also be a key outcome for the 49ers.
