The 49ers might have gotten a relatively easy win, but Brock Purdy did not do himself any favors with a tough performance against the Panthers.
The 49ers got the win and that's all that counts, but proponents of the story that there's a quarterback controversy brewing certainly had some new ammunition to use for better or for worse.
The San Francisco 49ers had some bumps on Monday Night Football, but some key defensive performances and a relentless performance by offensive superstars Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle saw the team win 20-9 and put themselves on the inside track for the playoffs.