In a highly anticipated matchup, the 11-3 Baltimore Ravens will face the 11-3 San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night, marking a rare late-season meeting between teams with the best records in the NFL.

This notable showdown will be the first time since the conclusion of the 1993 season that two teams tied for the best record in the NFL have faced off in Week 16 or later. Back then, it was the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants who boasted identical 11-4 records when they met during the regular-season finale.

The 1993 clash is still remembered for the remarkable performance of Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, who defied the odds by amassing an impressive 168 rushing yards from 32 carries despite playing with a separated shoulder. Smith additionally contributed with 10 catches for 61 yards. The Cowboys emerged victorious, securing home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs, and ultimately clinched the Super Bowl title.

With the same level of excitement surrounding this year's encounter, football fans are hoping for a game that mirrors the intensity and greatness of the 1993 showdown. Christmas night promises to be an epic battle between the two top teams in the league, as Week 16 of the NFL season draws to a close.