Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers
1-0, 1-0 Away
23
1-0, 1-0 Away
0-1, 0-1 Home
3
0-1, 0-1 Home
Game Leaders
171
C. NewtonQB
14/25, 2 TD, 1 INT
171
193
B. HoyerQB
24/35, 1 INT
193
65
J. StewartRB
18 CAR
65
45
C. HydeRB
9 CAR
45
53
R. ShepardWR
2 REC, 1 TD
53
81
P. GarconWR
6 REC
81
1
T. Davis Sr.LB
1
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7
T. Davis Sr.LB
7 SOLO
7
7
J. TarttS
7 SOLO
7
Team Stats
287
Total Yards
217
2
Turnovers
2
20
1st Downs
13
5-40
Penalties
10-74
7/13
3rd Down
2/11
0/0
4th Down
1/4
1/3
Red Zone
0/1
34:21
Possession
25:39
Game Information
Santa Clara, CA
Referee:Clete Blakeman
Field Judge:Joe Larrew
Line Judge:Dana McKenzie
Side Judge:Dyrol Prioleau
Back Judge:Steve Patrick
Down Judge:Hugo Cruz
Umpire:Ramon George
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 13 |
| Passing 1st downs | 8 | 10 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 9 | 2 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 3 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 | 2-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Plays | 63 | 54 |
| Total Yards | 287 | 217 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Passing | 171 | 166 |
| Comp/Att | 14/25 | 24/35 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 4.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 4-27 |
| Rushing | 116 | 51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 15 |
| Yards per rush | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Penalties | 5-40 | 10-74 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:21 | 25:39 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
| NFC West | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 483 | 292 |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 518 | 346 |
| San Francisco | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 437 | 371 |
| Arizona | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 355 | 488 |
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