When the lights come on for Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers won’t just be tested by a rebuilding Carolina Panthers team, they’ll be tested by one of the NFL’s brightest young stars.
Rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan has quickly become one of the league’s most intriguing perimeter weapons, pairing a towering 6-foot-5 frame with a massive catch radius and natural body control that already mirrors seasoned pros.
For the Niners, the player tasked with combating that matchup nightmare is fifth-year corner Deommodore Lenoir, a steadying presence whose veteran instincts will be essential if San Francisco wants to dictate the game’s terms in prime time.