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.

Christian McCaffrey battles his former team in primetime as the 49ers face the Panthers in the Week 12 finale.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi as Why Kyle Shanahan Said Brock Purdy was Fine in 49ers' Win Against Carolina. It was a ugly win for the San Francisco 49ers over the Carolina Panthers.

San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a cheap shot from Carolina safety Tre'Von Moehrig by throwing a punch after the final whistle.

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The 49ers (7-4) are seeking a second straight win Monday night when they host the upstart Carolina Panthers (6-5).