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49ers Beat Panthers 20-9 on Monday Night to Move to 8-4

Christian McCaffrey carried the offense, with Brock Purdy's turnovers highlighting lingering concerns.

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)
Jauan Jennings (L) is separated from Tre'von Moehrig (R) after the game.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field prior to 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

  • Christian McCaffrey logged 31 touches for 142 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown against his former team.
  • Brock Purdy threw three first-half interceptions after an opening touchdown drive and finished 23-of-32 for 192 yards and one score.
  • San Francisco’s defense held Carolina to nine points, intercepted Bryce Young twice and limited the Panthers to 1-of-7 on third down.
  • The victory places the 49ers in an NFC wild-card spot at 8-4, while the Panthers fall to 6-6 and squander a chance to take the NFC South lead.
  • Newly added kicker Matt Gay converted a 47-yard field goal before halftime and added a 29-yarder, as Curtis Robinson started at middle linebacker with Tatum Bethune out.