The San Francisco 49ers are under the lights against the Carolina Panthers in a game that could put the Panthers in first place in the NFC South with a win. While it’s not a must-win for the Niners, any loss during the next three games would give them less room for error in late December.

Here are our staff’s predictions for tonight’s game.

Andrew’s prediction: 49ers 31, Panthers 14

Monday night’s clash between San Francisco and Carolina has turned out to be pretty crucial for both sides. A win for the 49ers gives them more cushion in a tight race at the bottom of the NFC playoff race, while a Panthers win puts them atop the NFC South. The 49ers’ offense found its form last week with the return of Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall, while Carolina’s offense put up 30 against a hapless Falco

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