Kyle Shanahan credits the plan laid by Robert Saleh and the execution of the defense against the Panthers, but there's another reason why they excelled.

In the second half, Purdy and Co. settled down, extending their lead with an 80-yard touchdown drive in the early stages of the third quarter. Christian McCaffrey was the one to find the end zone at that juncture, scoring from 12 yards out against his former team as he squared off against them for the first time since being traded in 2022.

Matt Maiocco addresses the latest 49ers overreactions after San Francisco's Week 12 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Colton McKivitz had his first clean sheet of the season as the 49ers held the Panthers without a sack on Monday.

Led by Bryce Young, the Panthers have exceeded expectations to this point in the season/ Following Sunday night’s Bics’ loss, Carolina is now tied for first in the NFC South. They also are a single game behind San Francisco for the final Wild Card spot in the playoffs.

The Carolina Panthers and the San Francisco 49ers take the field for NFL Monday Night Football tonight in Week 12. MNF start time, schedule and how to watch.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Jennings will not be suspended, though his actions on Monday night are still subject to a possible fine. Jennings and the 49ers are scheduled to next take the field in Cleveland on Sunday, with a 10 a.m. kickoff on CBS against the Browns.

One of the league's top runners, Rico Dowdle had just six carries for 38 yards in the loss Monday night in San Francisco.