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49ers Beat Panthers 20-9 on Monday Night Football as Defense Delivers, McCaffrey Leads

The win kept San Francisco in the NFC playoff picture despite three first‑half interceptions by Brock Purdy.

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Jauan Jennings (L) is separated from Tre'von Moehrig (R) after the game.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • San Francisco improved to 8-4 and currently holds the NFC’s final wild-card spot, while Carolina fell to 6-6 after the prime-time loss.
  • Brock Purdy threw three interceptions in the first half and finished 23-of-32 for 192 yards with one touchdown to Jauan Jennings.
  • Safety Ji'Ayir Brown intercepted Bryce Young twice as the 49ers held the Panthers to 230 total yards and nine points.
  • Christian McCaffrey logged 31 touches for 142 yards and a rushing score, and new kicker Matt Gay hit two field goals plus a PAT in his 49ers debut.
  • After cameras captured Panthers safety Tre'Von Moehrig delivering a low blow to Jennings, the NFL suspended him one game, and Carolina reported multiple injuries including a concussion for cornerback Jaycee Horn.