85th Oscars

It's the conclusion of the awards season, the 85th Oscars. It certainly has been a wild and unpredictable awards season. Will we see any twists and turns, any massive upsets? Well, we will see Sunday night. Here we go, my Oscars predictions, including dark horses, including a brief intro of each best picture nominee.

Best Short Film (Live Action):

'Asad'

'Buzkashi Boys'

'Curfew'

'Death Of A Shadow (Dood Van Een Schaduw)'

'Henry'

Winner: 'Asad', A boy from a poor somali village has to decide between a life of piracy or as a fishermen. This seems like the type of short film that will get noticed at the Oscars. However, look for 'Curfew', a touching film in its own right, as a dark horse.

Amour:

A moving foreign film from Austria on an elderly couple dealing with mortality, Amour.

Best Short Film (Animated):

'Adam And Dog'

'Fresh Guacamole'

'Head Over Heels'

'Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"'

'Paperman'

Winner: 'Paperman', A moving love story by Walt Disney, along with its style of animation, should give 'Paperman' the Oscar. Look for "The Longest Daycare" as a spoiler, a very well received 'Simpsons' short film.

Best Visual Effects:

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'

'Life of Pi'

'Marvel's The Avengers'

'Prometheus'

'Snow White and The Huntsman'

Winner: 'Life of Pi', As 'Avatar' did a few years ago, 'Life of Pi' revolutionized visual effects. It should take the Oscar. 'The Avengers' could also be a dark horse here, with its grand finale.

Argo:

The declassified story of a highly improbable exfiltration of six embassy workers in Iran, Argo.

Best Sound Mixing:

'Argo'

'Les Miserables'

'Life of Pi'

'Lincoln'

'Skyfall'

Winner: 'Les Miserables', With its revolutionary style of putting musicals on the big screen, it should take this Oscar. Of course, you can't count out 'Argo' here.

Best Sound Editing:

'Argo'

'Django Unchained'

'Life of Pi'

'Skyfall'

'Zero Dark Thirty'

Winner: 'Zero Dark Thirty', Once seen as a hot commodity during the awards season, I don't think 'Zero Dark Thirty' will go home empty handed. Just as with Sound Mixing, you can't count out 'Argo' here.

Beasts of The Southern Wild:

A young girl faced with a great catastrophe threatening her small community, Beasts of The Southern Wild.

Best Cinematography:

'Anna Karenina'

'Django Uncahined'

'Life of Pi'

'Lincoln'

'Skyfall'

Winner: 'Life of Pi' Should have a good haul with the visual awards, so it should take this Oscar. Don't count out 'Lincoln' though, with its life-like qualities of taking the audience into the 1860s.

Best Film Editing:

'Argo'

'Life of Pi'

'Lincoln'

'Silver Linings Playbook'

'Zero Dark Thirty'

Winner: 'Argo', This could begin the tidal-wave Sunday night for 'Argo'. It was incredibly well edited, with a nice quick pace. Watch for 'Life of Pi as well here, with it's editing during the scenes where it's just Pi and Richard Parker on the open waters.

Django Unchained:

An epic western about a freed slave looking for his wife, along with a little revenge, Django Unchained

Best Production Design:

'Anna Karenina'

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'

'Les Miserables'

'Life of Pi'

'Lincoln'

Winner: 'Life of Pi', With a grand production design on a fantastic scale, this Oscar should go to 'Life of Pi'. 'Les Miserables' could also take this, putting this stage musical onto the big screen.

Best Makeup & Hairstyling:

'Hitchcock'

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'

'Les Miserables'

Winner: 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', The styling used for the dwarves is more than enough for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' to take the Oscar in this limited field. As for a dark horse, watch for 'Les Miserables'.

Les Miserables:

The grand musical found its way onto the big screen, a time of struggle and survival, Les Miserables

Best Documentary (Short):

'Inocente'

'Kings Point'

'Mondays at Racine'

'Open Heart'

'Redemption'

Winner: 'Open Heart', A moving short on eight Rwandan children leaving their families to receive life saving open heart surgery, this seems like a good bet to take the Oscar. Also, watch for 'Redemption', a story about recyclers in NYC recycling for a living, also an eye opening short that may also get the Oscars attention.

Best Documentary:

'5 Broken Cameras'

'The Gatekeepers'

'How To Survive A Plague'

'The Invisible War'

'Searching For Sugar Man'

Winner: 'Searching For Sugar Man', A unique documentary that introduces the world to a legendary folk hero in the musician known as Rodriguez, this seems like the popular bet to take the Oscar. For a dark horse, watch for 'The Invisible War', a documentary about the undocumented sexual assaults and rapes in the U.S military, along with the cover-ups involved.

Life of Pi:

The story of Pi, a 16yr old boy who went on a daunting, and spiritual journey with a "tiger", Life of Pi

Best Original Score:

'Anna Karenina'

'Argo'

'Life of Pi'

'Lincoln'

'Skyfall'

Winner: 'Life of Pi', A moving musical score by Mychael Danna, 'Life of Pi' should take this Oscar. Of course, you can't count out John Williams and his score for 'Lincoln'.

Best Original Song:

"Before My Time" from 'Chasing Ice'

"Everybody Needs A Best Friend" from 'Ted'

"Pi's Lullaby" from 'Life of Pi'

"Skyfall" from 'Skyfall'

"Suddenly" from 'Les Miserables'

Winner: "Skyfall" from 'Skyfall', This one is pretty much a guarantee. The awards success will continue for Adele. If there's any upset, look for "Suddenly" to be the one to do it, the other best known song besides "Skyfall" in this group.

Lincoln:

A President struggling with a divided country and a divided congress, Lincoln

Best Costume Design:

'Anna Karenina'

'Les Miserables'

'Lincoln'

'Mirror Mirror'

'Snow White and The Huntsman'

Winner: 'Anna Karenina', A period British piece, this Oscar was made for 'Anna Karenina'. However, watch for 'Lincoln' to pull off an upset here with its design accurately depicting and sending the audience into a troubled time in the United States' past.

Best Adapted Screenplay:

'Argo'

'Beasts of The Southern Wild'

'Life of Pi'

'Lincoln'

'Silver Linings Playbook'

Winner: 'Argo', A great screenplay that makes 'Argo' really come to life, it should take the Oscar. For an upset, don't look for 'Lincoln', but look for the much hyped indie film by David O. Russell, 'Silver Linings Playbook' to take it.

Best Original Screenplay:

'Amour'

'Django Unchained'

'Flight'

'Moonrise Kingdom'

'Zero Dark Thirty'

Winner: 'Django Unchained', Quentin Tarantino strikes again with 'Django Unchained', it should take this Oscar. However, look for 'Zero Dark Thirty' as a dark horse.

Silver Linings Playbook:

Life isn't always fair, but after losing his wife, his house and his job, Pat had to find himself, Silver Linings Playbook

Best Foreign Film:

'Amour' (Austria)

'Kon-Tiki' (Norway)

'No' (Chile)

'A Royal Affair' (Denmark)

'War Witch' (Canada)

Winner: 'Amour' (Austria), This seems like a shoe-in. However, don't forget that 'Pan's Labryinth' was also a favorite, so look for 'Kon-Tiki' for an upset if there is one.

Best Animated Feature Film:

'Brave'

'Frankenweenie'

'ParaNorman'

'The Pirates! Band of Misfits'

'Wreck-It Ralph'

Winner: 'Brave', One of the bigger toss-ups at the Oscars, I'm going with 'Brave' here, with its grand animation and moving musical score. Don't count out 'Wreck-It Ralph' though.

Zero Dark Thirty:

One of the greatest missions of all-time that occurred after years of searching and despair, Zero Dark Thirty

Best Supporting Actress:

Amy Adams, 'The Master'

Sally Field, 'Lincoln'

Anne Hathaway, 'Les Miserables'

Helen Hunt, 'The Sessions'

Jacki Weaver, 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Winner: Anne Hathaway, 'Les Miserables', This seems like another guarantee, with how awards season has gone, this Oscar should go to Anne Hathaway. If there's an upset, then look for Sally Field and her lively portrayal of Mary-Todd Lincoln.

Best Supporting Actor:

Alan Arkin, 'Argo'

Robert De Niro, 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Phillip Seymour Hoffman, 'The Master'

Tommy Lee Jones, 'Lincoln'

Christoph Waltz, 'Django Unchained'

Winner: Christoph Waltz, 'Django Unchained', Another category that's up for grabs, I'm going with character actor Christoph Waltz. He really made 'Django Unchained' come alive and brought humor to an epic western. In reality, anyone could take this Oscar and it wouldn't surprise me. I have a feeling the Oscars could also honor Robert De Niro here.

Best Actress:

Jessica Chastain, 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Jennifer Lawrence, 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Emmanuelle Riva, 'Amour'

Quvenzhané Wallis, 'Beasts of The Southern Wild'

Naomi Watts, 'The Impossible'

Winner: Jennifer Lawrence, 'Silver Linings Playbook', A diverse field of nominees, this Oscar will go to Jennifer Lawrence. The young Jennifer Lawrence is quickly moving into the Hollywood elite, with her other Oscar nomination previously coming in 'Winter's Bone'. If there's an upset, look for Jessica Chastain's role as the vigilant CIA agent in 'Zero Dark Thirty'.

Best Actor:

Bradley Cooper, 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Daniel Day-Lewis, 'Lincoln'

Hugh Jackman, 'Les Miserables'

Joaquin Phoneix, 'The Master'

Denzel Washington, 'Flight'

Winner: Daniel Day-Lewis, 'Lincoln', This is another guarantee. Daniel Day-Lewis is getting this Oscar, one of the greatest actors of modern time. Lewis really made President Lincoln come alive again. There won't be an upset. If there is somehow an upset, I would look for Bradley Cooper, but it would be one of the biggest Oscars upsets in history. It isn't happening, give Daniel Day-Lewis his much deserved Oscar.

Best Director:

Michael Haneke, 'Amour'

Benh Zeitlin, 'Beasts of The Southern Wild'

Ang Lee, 'Life of Pi'

Steven Spielberg, 'Lincoln'

David O. Russell, 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Winner: Steven Spielberg, 'Lincoln', Spielberg returns to the winner's circle in a controversial field that doesn't include Ben Affleck or Kathryn Bigelow. Since 'Lincoln' has been falling from grace a bit during the awards season thus far, I think Spielberg and 'Lincoln' gets noticed here. For a dark horse, look for Ang Lee, and his great transition in somehow taking 'Life of Pi' onto the big screen.

Best Picture:

'Amour'

'Argo'

'Beasts of The Southern Wild'

'Django Unchained'

'Les Miserables'

'Life of Pi'

'Lincoln'

'Silver Linings Playbook'

'Zero Dark Thirty'

Winner: 'Argo', Once seen as being done as a Best Picture contender when the Oscars nominations were released, 'Argo' has risen from the ashes, and will take Best Picture despite Ben Affleck being snubbed for a best director nomination. A unique film that sheds light on a wild scheme to save six Americans running from the American embassy in Iran, 'Argo' not only will it win, but it should win. If there's an upset, look for 'Life of Pi', a grand spectacle that could pull it off. 

2013 Grammy Awards

The Grammy's are approaching, and this years' awards are more indie-centric, with multiple nominations for artists/bands such as Frank Ocean, The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and Fun.

I'm not going to pretend to act like I know rap and r&b, so I'll just preview/predict the general,pop and rock nominees.

Best Rock Performance:
"Hold On" - Alabama Shakes
"Lonely Boy" - The Black Keys
"Charlie Brown" - Coldplay
"I Will Wait" - Mumford & Sons
"We Take Care Of Our Own" - Bruce Springsteen

Winner: "Lonely Boy"
Dark Horse: "I Will Wait"

Its been a solid year for rock, and I think the break out band The Black Keys score a win here. "Lonely Boy" is such a unique and catchy song. However, you can never count out Mumford & Sons.

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance:
"I'm Alive - Anthrax
"Love Bites (So Do I)" - Halestorm
"Blood Brothers" (live) - Iron Maiden
"Ghost Walking" - Lamb Of God
"No Reflection" - Marilyn Manson
"Whose Life (Is It Anyway?)" - Megadeth

Winner: "Love Bites (So Do I)"
Dark Horse: "Whose Life (Is It Anyway?)"

It has been a solid sophomore showing for Halestorm coming off their debut album.

Best Rock Song:
"Freedom At 21" - Jack White
"I Will Wait" - Mumford & Sons
"Lonely Boy" - The Black Keys
"Madness" - Muse
"We Take Care Of Our Own" - Bruce Springsteen

Winner: "I Will Wait"
Dark Horse: "Lonely Boy"

I think we'll see Mumford & Sons and The Black Keys battling it out Sunday night. The Black Keys take best Rock Performance, but I see Mumford & Sons taking this.

Best Rock Album:
El Camino - The Black Keys
Mylo Xyloto - Coldplay
The 2nd Law - Muse
Wrecking Ball - Bruce Springsteen
Blunderbuss - Jack White

Winner: El Camino
Dark Horse: Blunderbuss

Without Mumford & Sons being nominated here, this seems to be The Black Keys' for the taking. Don't count out the "hardest working musician" in the business, Jack White.

Best Pop Solo Performance:

"Set Fire To The Rain" (live) - Adele

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson

"Call Me Maybe" - Carly Rae Jepsen

"Wide Awake" - Katy Perry

"Where Have You Been" - Rihanna

Winner: "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"

Dark Horse: "Set Fire To The Rain" (live)

Kelly Clarkson just seems to churn out hit after hit, a true force in pop music, and in music in general. Adele had a haul in awards last year, but you just never know.

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
"Shake It Out" - Florence & The Machine
"We Are Young" - Fun ft/ Janelle Monae
"Somebody That I Used To Know" Gotye ft/ Kimbra
"Sexy And I Know It" LMFAO
"Payphone" Maroon 5 ft/ Wiz Khalifa

Winner: "We Are Young"
Dark Horse: "Somebody That I Used To Know"

Fun really broke into the scene this past year. They could be going home with a multitude of awards. Watch for Gotye, another pop artist who broke into the scene.

Best Pop Vocal Album:

Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

Ceremonials - Florence & The Machine

Some Nights - Fun

Overexposed - Maroon 5

The Truth About Love - Pink

Winner: Some Nights

Dark Horse: Stronger

As I said, Fun could have a pretty good haul Sunday night. Kelly Clarkson could also pull off an upset here.

Best New Artist:

Alabama Shakes

Fun

Hunter Hayes

The Lumineers

Frank Ocean

Winner: Frank Ocean

Dark Horse: Fun

Frank Ocean really stormed onto the scene this past year, he could have a major haul. Don't count out Fun, who really came out of nowhere

Song Of The Year:

"The A Team" - Ed Sheeran

"Adorn" - Miguel

"Call Me Maybe" - Carly Rae Jepsen

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson

"We Are Young" - Fun ft/ Janelle Monae

Winner: "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"

Dark Horse: "We Are Young"

Kelly Clarkson put out one of her best pop anthems. Of course, you can't count out Fun

Record Of The Year:

"Lonely Boy" - The Black Keys

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson

"We Are Young" - Fun ft/ Janelle Monae

"Somebody That I Used To Know" - Gotye ft/ Kimbra

"Thinkin Bout You" - Frank Ocean

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" - Taylor Swift

Winner: "Thinkin Bout You"

Dark Horse: "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

Its Frank Ocean's time to shine. This is an award that he deserves. Watch out for a controversial "gimmie" award to Taylor Swift

Album Of The Year:

El Camino - The Black Keys

Some Nights - Fun

Babel - Mumford & Sons

Channel Orange - Frank Ocean

Blunderbuss - Jack White

Winner: Channel Orange

Dark Horse: El Camino

Frank Ocean continues to haul in the awards, in what could be one of many awards to come for Frank Ocean. If there's an upset, look for The Black Keys with El Camino, a solid album featuring a mixture of rock and blues. Honestly, any winner for album of the year would not shock me. It has certainly been a solid year in music.

Only 4 artists have ever won both Best New Artist along with Album of the Year. Frank Ocean should, and will be the 5th.

Super Bowl XLVII

Its that time of year again, where bars and pizza places experiences what Hallmark stores must be like around Valentine's Day. That's right, its the big game, the "Har"-Bowl if you will (You're probably already sick of hearing that phrase, trust me, last time you'll see it in this blog post).

The Baltimore Ravens, some referring to as the "team of destiny" given the retirement of Ray Lewis, and potentially long-time center Matt Birk as well, versus the San Francisco 49ers, led by QB Colin Kaepernick, making just his 10th NFL start. Kaepernick will be among a group of just a pair, of QBs entering the Super Bowl with the fewest starts.

So, before I announce my prediction, first I'll do a position breakdown, just looking at starters. So sit back, and enjoy.

QB: Joe Flacco vs. Colin Kaepernick
Flacco seems to be more of a postseason QB than a regular season QB, much like Eli Manning. You won't see either among the top in regular season stats, but they come into their own in the postseason. That being said, it always feels like you can never fully trust Flacco, we'll see if he can shine on the biggest stage.

Kaepernick has quickly risen to the top among young QBs in the league, in a year where it was all about rookies Andrew Luck, RG3 and Russell Wilson. Don't be fooled by Kaepernick's quickness, as he also possesses a cannon of an arm, bringing a down field passing game that wasn't quite there with Alex Smith. Will a lack of experience be a factor?

Edge: 49ers -  In the end, I just like what Kaepernick is doing in this pistol offense.

RB: Ray Rice vs. Frank Gore
With the addition of Jim Caldwell being promoted to offensive coordinator, Ray Rice has become more of a feature in the Ravens offense, as he should be. When Rice has the ball, anything is possible, and its near criminal that he's frequently been abandoned.

Frank Gore is one of the most underrated RBs in the league. When he's healthy, he can be a powerful, down hill runner. Gore is an even bigger threat in the 49ers pistol offense.

Edge: 49ers/Ravens - I just can't choose between the two, each brings a different dynamic to the game. With Dixon and the speedy LaMichael James, I would give a slight edge overall to the running game with the 49ers.

WR: Torrey Smith/Anquan Boldin vs. Michael Crabtree/Randy Moss

Smith and Boldin each bring a different dynamic to the Ravens passing game. Smith is a downfield threat who can beat any CB downfield, where Boldin is more of a route running WR, capable of getting the Ravens that crucial 3rd down.

Crabtree has become more of a threat with Kaepernick starting, as Crabtree continues to evolve as a WR and come into his own. Also, don't forget about Moss just because of his age, he is very much still a threat, just not the same one as he used to be.

Edge: Ravens - All in all, Smith and Boldin just pose as more of a threat

TE: Dennis Pitta vs. Vernon Davis

Pitta and Ed Dickson are used fairly evenly, but Pitta is seen as the starter, a nice 1-2 threat to have at the TE position.

Davis is one of the top TEs in the league who is finally reaching his potential and coming into his own. He was somewhat abandoned at first in the pistol offense under Kaepernick, but he's getting targeted more and more in the postseason.

Edge: There's no question here, Davis is the true top threat in the 49ers passing game.

OT: Bryant McKinnie/Michael Oher vs. Joe Staley/Anthony Davis

The background story to Oher is very well known and documented in "The Blind Side", however he can be inconsistent at times and often penalized. McKinnie is a solid veteran.

Staley may be one of the best OT's in the league, and Davis is a young OT coming into his own.

Edge: 49ers - Staley/Davis are just too good of a combo at OT

OG/C: Kelechi Osemele/Matt Birk/Marshal Yanda vs. Mike Iupati/Jonathan Goodwin/Alex Boone

Birk is one of the top centers in the game, as this might be his last game as he considers retirement. Overall, this interior line does a good job keeping Flacco upright.

Iupati is one of the top young offensive lineman, allowing the 49ers to use their offensive schemes.

Edge: Ravens - Giving a slight edge here to the Ravens mainly because of the presence of Birk

On offense, I give a slight overall edge to the 49ers. With Kaepernick/Gore/Davis, its just too much of a threat, with a lot of different targets for Kaepernick to choose from.

DE: Arthur Jones/Haloti Ngata vs. Ray McDonald/Justin Smith
Ngata is a big presence on that defensive line, and Jones is a big presence as well, but not often talked about.

McDonald and Smith are a good 1-2 combo at DE, when Smith is healthy

Edge: 49ers - Smith is just too much of a force, and he's getting healthier every week, which is a danger for the Ravens

DT: Ma'ake Kemoeatu vs. Isaac Sopoaga

Kemoeatu along with Terrence Cody are a big force, and tough obstacle for opposing team's OL's.

Sopoaga is a strong force, but the 49ers don't have a DT like Cody to back him up.

Edge: Ravens - Just a nice 1-2 punch at DT

OLB: Terrell Suggs/Paul Kruger vs. Ahmad Brooks/Aldon Smith

Suggs is getting better every week coming off of a torn achilles tendon prior to the season, coming back faster than anyone expected him. Kruger is also a force coming into his own, with 9 sacks on the year.

Aldon Smith is in a league all his own, with 19.5 sacks on the year. However, Brooks isn't the same compliment as Kruger is to Suggs.

Edge: 49ers - Yes, Brooks may not be as good as Kruger, but Aldon Smith is in a league all his own

MLB: Dannell Ellerbe/Ray Lewis vs. NaVorro Bowman/Patrick Willis

Ray Lewis will end what was a fantastic career tonight. That being said, he just isn't the same threat he once was.

Bowman and Willis may both be top 5 caliber MLB's, a true 1-2 combo to be feared at MLB

Edge: 49ers - Easy advantage here, Bowman and Willis are simply the best in the game

CB: Corey Graham/Cary Williams vs. Carlos Rogers/Tarell Brown

Ravens have been decimated at CB through injuries, but Graham and Williams have held their own at the starting CB spot

Not exactly ballhawks, but Rogers and Brown are solid at CB

Edge: 49ers - Might be a different story if the Ravens had their original CBs, but as it is, edge goes to the 49ers

SS: Bernard Pollard vs. Donte Whitner

Pollard is an aggressive SS, known for his violent hitting. Patriots probably don't want to see Pollard anytime soon

Whitner is a solid veteran SS, strong presence in the 49ers secondary

Edge: Ravens - Pollard doesn't hold anything back on or off the field. His aggressiveness gives him the edge over Whitner

FS: Ed Reed vs. Dashon Goldson

Reed is one of the top safeties in the game, and a sure-fire 1st ballot hall of famer. This could be his last year with the Ravens, as he could be going elsewhere, but don't be fooled, QBs should still fear him

Goldson is a nice compliment to Whitner, making a nice pair of safeties for the 49ers.

Edge: Ravens - 49ers have a good pair of safeties, but when Reed makes a pick, it always seems like he's going to take it back to the house. Edge Ravens

I give a slight edge on defense to the 49ers. A younger defense, but by no means a runaway pick. The Ravens safeties more than make up for what the Ravens lack at LB.

K: Justin Tucker vs. David Akers

A rookie, Tucker has been solid this year for the Ravens, making a clutch fg in the Ravens 2OT win over the Broncos.

Akers, usually solid, has been incredibly shaky this year, so much so that the 49ers even brought in former Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff, ultimately sticking with Akers.

Edge: Ravens - With the game on the line, you would rather have Tucker right now.

P: Sam Koch vs. Andy Lee

Koch is a solid punter in his own right,  with an average of more than 47yds per punt

Lee is one of the best punters in the game, changing field position on a dime, with 36 punts inside the 20yd line

Edge: 49ers - Lee is just one of the most consistent punters in the game

KR/PR: Jacoby Jones vs. LaMichael James/Ted Ginn Jr

Jones is a double threat as a #3 WR along with both a kick and punt return specialist. He averaged over a 30yd return on kickoffs and 9yds on punt returns, with 3 return TDs in 2012.

LaMichael James has carried his college speed over to the NFL, just now being used at RB, but also as a kick return specialist, with a season long of a 62yd return. Ginn, more known for his returning abilities than receiving abilities, is also a solid returner.

Edge: Ravens - Jones is just a pure dual threat both returning and receiving

49ers have the edge at QB,TE,OT,DE,OLB,MLB,CB,P

Ravens have the edge at WR,OG/C,DT,SS,FS,K,KR/PR

Both teams are tied at RB

In the end, I just think the 49ers LBs will be too much, containing Rice, and Kaepernick will be able to run on the Ravens

The game remains close throughout. The Ravens will kick a tying/go ahead FG with 2+ minutes left, and I see Kaepernick driving the length of the field, with a game winner by none other…..than Randy Moss when the 49ers are in the redzone.

49ers 24 - Ravens 20

MVP: Colin Kaepernick
Dark Horse MVP: Vernon Davis