The 49ers (7-4) face an unpredictable Panthers team that’s won 5 of its last 7, but still struggles on offense behind Bryce Young. Carolina ranks near the bottom on 3rd downs, red zone efficiency, and explosive passing — yet keeps finding ways to win.
This preview breaks down:
• Bryce Young’s recent struggles (pressure, turnovers, lack of intermediate success)
• Tetairoa McMillan’s emergence and how SF may defend him
• Rico Dowdle’s breakout season and why tackling is everything
• Why SF’s offense should feast vs a defense weak in the middle of the field
• Christian McCaffrey’s matchup advantage
• Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Jauan Jennings & Ricky Pearsall outlooks
• Key injuries and mismatches that favor San Francisco
A must-win game for the 49ers as the NFC Wild Card race tightens. What’s your score prediction?
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