NFL

The Ravens opened SB47 with a 51-yard touchdown drive capped by Boldin's 13-yard score in 49ers SS Donte Whitner's coverage. More impressive was a 30-yard reception on a third-and-seven broken play, again in the first quarter, as Boldin got the better of 49ers LCB Chris Culliver. On third-and-one in the fourth, Boldin defeated CB Carlos Rogers in a contested situation for a critical gain of 15. While Boldin almost never creates separation in his routes anymore, he's as good as ever at high pointing the football and "winning" versus single coverage. The Ravens have a tough offseason decision to make on Boldin's $6 million salary. He'll turn 33 next season.