Monday Night Football: 49ers grind out 20-9 win over the Panthers

The San Francisco 49ers secured a 20-9 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night, improving their record to 8-4. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw a touchdown to wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the first quarter, despite three first-half interceptions. Running back Christian McCaffrey added a rushing touchdown in the third quarter. The 49ers' defense pressured Panthers quarterback Bryce Young throughout the game, leading to two interceptions by 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown.

Purdy completed 23 of 32 passes for 192 yards, while McCaffrey contributed 142 total yards. Tight end George Kittle recorded six catches for 78 yards, and Jennings had five receptions for 41 yards. Postgame tensions flared with a brief altercation between Jennings and Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig, potentially leading to league discipline.

The Panthers, now 6-6, struggled to capitalize on turnovers, managing only three points from Purdy’s