Panthers cut 49ers lead to 7-3 after Brock Purdy's third interception of the first half

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy struggled in the first half against the Panthers, throwing interceptions on three consecutive drives. Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn intercepted two of those passes, setting up scoring opportunities for Carolina. Despite Purdy's turnovers, the 49ers maintain a lead over the Panthers. Horn's second interception placed the Panthers at the 49ers' 33-yard line, but they only managed a field goal by Ryan Fitzgerald, narrowing the score to 7-3 with 2:28 remaining in the first half. Earlier, Horn's first interception gave the Panthers a chance in the red zone, but a pass from Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was intercepted by 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown at the 1-yard line, preventing a score.