The 49ers narrowly beat the Panthers on turnovers, but analysts say such a win won't hold up in the playoffs.

The San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers in a low-scoring, sloppy game that relied on turnovers and poor execution by the Panthers. While the win improves the 49ers' record, analysts warn that such a "stolen" victory—built on opponent mistakes rather than dominant performance—won't be sustainable in the NFL playoffs, where every team is at peak preparation and execution.