49ers vs. Panthers recap: Brock Purdy throws three picks in 20-9 win

What to Know The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) defeated the Carolina Panthers (6-6) with a 20-9 win on “Monday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium. In his first home start since Week 4, quarterback Brock Purdy struggled, completing 23 of 32 passes for 193 yards with one touchdown, three interceptions and a 58.5 passer rating. Running back Christian McCaffrey faced his former team for the first time since Carolina traded him to San Francisco, recording 89 rushing yards and a rushing TD on 24 carries to go with 53 receiving yards on seven receptions. Tight end George Kittle was the 49ers’ leading receiver on the night, hauling in six catches for 78 yards. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown picked off Panthers quarterback Bryce Young twice, adding five total tackles, four solo, and two passes defended. Read below for all the game highlights, news, analysis and postgame press conferences from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara: