The 49ers battle the Panthers on Monday Night Football, focusing on stopping Bryce Young, dominating the line, protecting Brock Purdy, limiting big plays, and converting third downs.

The San Francisco 49ers face the Carolina Panthers in a Monday Night Football showdown, with five critical factors determining their success: containing Panthers' quarterback Bryce Young, dominating the line of scrimmage, protecting quarterback Brock Purdy, limiting big plays on defense, and maintaining consistency in third-down efficiency.