SANTA CLARA, Calif.— The Panthers' defense did everything possible to keep Carolina in Monday night's game. For a half, they were everywhere, haunting Brock Purdy from across the middle, and in the end zone.

"The defense battled, and they kept us in it, gave us some opportunities there," said coach Dave Canales.

But in the end, it wasn't enough, as the Panthers fell 20-9 to San Francisco.

"Our defense was putting us in some great situations with the interceptions and (offense) not coming away with points…those things really hurt us," said Canales.

After the 49ers jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead on their first drive, the defense clamped down. The next three San Francisco drives ended with Panthers' interceptions. Two of them were by Jaycee Horn . This was Horn's second multi-intercepti

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