The 2023 Baltimore Beatdown Awards continue after our fourth nominees were announced on Saturday for Coach of the Year.
The Baltimore Ravens were the most dominant team in the regular season, finishing with the most wins in the league (13) and resume featured that featured blowouts, decisive victories, and a few dramatic finishes
Baltimore Beatdown’s Game of the Year Candidates
Kyle Phoenix: Divisional Round vs. Texans (34-10W)
The Ravens’ feats in the regular season were seismic. They dominated just about everybody and wreaked havoc in all three phases of the game. But it was always about how they’d handle the postseason. Against the Texans, they proved they’re capable of making plays and winning a playoff game. They can make adjustments. They went from a slog-fest ugly battle to outright thrashing the Texans in the second half with a near perfect final 30 minutes. It was a step in the right direction for a team that is judged solely off their postseason play.
The Ravens had several convincing victories throughout the season. However, their dominant win over the 49ers on Christmas Day stands out among them. At the time, both teams had 11-3 records, but the Ravens entered the game as a five-point underdog. A loss to an elite San Francisco team would have been excusable and many were predicting it. Instead, they rolled over the 49ers on both sides of the ball and stole the title of the NFL’s best team. Between the defense getting five interceptions and Lamar Jackson bolstering his MVP candidacy, it was as high-profile of a win as the Ravens have had in years. It was even better considering the game was played on a holiday in a primetime night spot, with a national audience bearing witness.
