Christian McCaffrey totaled 142 yards and scored in his return to Carolina, powering the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 win despite Brock Purdy's three first-half interceptions. San Francisco shifted to a run-heavy, short-passing approach after halftime, with McCaffrey's 12-yard touchdown run and a Matt Gay field goal extending a lead the defense protected throughout. Bryce Young managed only 169 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, including a costly red-zone pick in the fourth quarter, as Carolina squandered multiple chances to keep pace and fell to 6-6.
NFL Week 12 Recap: San Francisco 49ers 20, Carolina Panthers 9
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