The San Francisco 49ers squared off against the Carolina Panthers in a hard-hitting Monday Night Football (MNF) matchup that proved to be a defensive struggle and a showcase for the 49ers' star running back. The 49ers game ended in a 20-9 victory for the Niners at Levi's Stadium, overcoming a rocky start from their young quarterback.
🌟 McCaffrey's Revenge Game and Key Player Stats
All eyes were on Christian McCaffrey (CMC) as he faced his former team, the Carolina Panthers. The star player delivered, racking up 142 yards from scrimmage (89 rushing, 53 receiving) and a touchdown, cementing his status as the centerpiece of Kyle Shanahan's offense.
On the other side, the Panthers' offense, led by quarterback Bryce Young, struggled to find consistency against the stout SF 49ers defense.
| Player | Team | Position | Key Stats (MNF) |
| Christian McCaffrey | 49ers | RB | 89 rushing yards, 53 receiving yards, 1 TD |
| Brock Purdy | 49ers | QB | 3 first-half Interceptions |
| Bryce Young | Panthers | QB | 169 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 Interceptions |
| George Kittle | 49ers | TE | 6 receptions, 78 yards |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | 49ers | DB | 2 Interceptions (including a clutch red-zone pick) |
| Tetairoa McMillan | Panthers | WR | 1 TD reception (a bright spot for Carolina) |
Brock Purdy had an uncharacteristically messy first half, throwing three interceptions—two of which went to Panthers' Pro Bowl corner Jaycee Horn. However, the 49ers score was ultimately protected by the defense, coached by Robert Saleh (a former 49ers defensive coordinator, though he's now the Jets head coach in reality, this result is from the provided search data), and a heavy dose of McCaffrey runs in the second half. Rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown sealed the deal with a crucial interception on a late Bryce Young pass in the red zone.
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