"Not only did the Panthers (6-6) fail to capitalize more on their interception hat trick, they lost four players to injury by the fourth quarter, including cornerback Jaycee Horn to a concussion after his second interception. When Brown notched his second interception, 6 1/2 minutes remained, and it produced celebratory cheers from throughout the 49ers' embattled defense, including luxury-suite claps from injured stars Fred Warner and Nick Bosa. That takeaway didn't necessarily secure the victory, but the Panthers still got no closer."
"Even with Purdy getting intercepted on three consecutive drives, the 49ers owned a 10-3 halftime lead thanks to defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's unit, with Brown getting his first interception in the end zone and later combining with fellow safety Malik Mustapha on a third-and-goal stop, which forced the Panthers to settle for a 25-yard field goal. Coach Kyle Shanahan tempered any disgust over Purdy's first-half picks, telling ESPN's Lisa Salters in a halftime in"
Brock Purdy opened with a touchdown to Jauan Jennings but later threw interceptions on three consecutive drives. San Francisco's defense delivered two interceptions by safety Ji'Ayir Brown and key stops, including a third-and-goal stand with Malik Mustapha that forced a 25-yard field goal. The 49ers held a 10-3 halftime lead and closed out a 20-9 victory after Purdy converted a fourth-and-1 sneak at midfield to run out the final two minutes. The Panthers lost four players to injury, including Jaycee Horn with a concussion, and the win moved San Francisco to 8-4 with consecutive victories.
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