When addressing his 49ers this week, Jim Harbaugh can point to the monumental miss in his 15-year NFL career: He came a last-gasp pass short of making the Super Bowl. He still has an out-of-whack right pinkie and noticeable hitch in his step to show for his time in the league.

There isn't a blueprint or foundation designed to stop New England quarterback Brady, who threw for 5,235 yards and 39 touchdowns in the regular season.

Ray Lewis hugged coach John Harbaugh and barked: "They're coming through Baltimore."
Ray Lewis hugged coach John Harbaugh and barked: "They're coming through Baltimore."

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin had knee surgery Thursday to deal with slightly torn cartilage.

As Ray Lewis watched from the sideline, Baltimore's other Ray ran roughshod over the Browns.

It's Thanksgiving weekend. And what would Thanksgiving weekend be without a bowl of mixed nuts? Try not to dislodge a filling while chewing on any of these:

In the past 30-plus years, John Harbaugh holds a 1-0 record against his brother, Jim, in all things competition.
The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers have thrived this season because they are physical, relentless and combative.