Ravens Express Displeasure at Being Underdogs
Baltimore Ravens players express their frustration at being labeled as underdogs in their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Ravens Feel Disrespected
The Baltimore Ravens, who are tied for the best record in the NFL, are heading into their Monday night matchup against the San Francisco 49ers as underdogs. This did not sit well with some players in the Ravens' locker room. Safety Kyle Hamilton stated that he felt disrespected by the underdog label and believes that the Ravens are the best team in the league, with an opportunity to prove it on a national stage.
According to ESPN BET, the Ravens are currently 5.5-point underdogs to the 49ers. This marks the second-largest underdog role for quarterback Lamar Jackson in his career. Jackson himself expressed that he enjoys being the underdog and believes that the team performs better when doubted. He hopes that the Ravens can continue to defy expectations all the way to February.
Underdogs on a Streak
The Ravens' cornerback Marlon Humphrey admitted that seeing the size of the point spread against the 49ers hurt his feelings a bit. However, he expressed the team's determination to prove the oddsmakers wrong and hopes that bettors lose money by betting against the Ravens.
This is only the second time this season that the Ravens have not been favored to win. The last time this happened was in Week 2 when they upset the Cincinnati Bengals. Middle linebacker Roquan Smith is confident in the team's abilities and doesn't pay much attention to others' opinions.
Coach Harbaugh Addresses Underdog Status
The fact that the Ravens are labeled as underdogs will be used as motivation by Head Coach John Harbaugh. He mentioned that being underdogs was part of the team's messaging to the players. The Ravens are currently in the lead for the No. 1 seed in the AFC and can clinch the AFC North title with a win against the 49ers and a loss or tie by the Cleveland Browns.
The game against the 49ers takes place on Monday night, where underdogs have won the past seven games. This is the longest streak of underdogs winning outright in 'Monday Night Football' history. The Ravens hope to continue this trend and prove that they are the best team in the league.
