Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15
— After failing to land Deshaun Watson in the offseason, the Carolina Panthers had a choice of whether to pursue Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield in an effort to upgrade at quarterback.
National Football League
FINAL
San Francisco 49ers
37
Carolina Panthers
15
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 7 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 |
| CAR | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 15 |
Bank of America Stadium · 72,321 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 38-17 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Atlanta Falcons | L 20-29 | NFL |
| 10/19/26 | vs Washington Commanders | W 23-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:15 37-15
Tevin Coleman 5 Yd Run (Mitch Wishnowsky Kick)
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Field Goal 6:51 30-15
Eddy Pineiro 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:31 30-12
Jeff Wilson Jr. 1 Yd Run (Mitch Wishnowsky PAT failed)
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Field Goal 3:40 24-12
Eddy Pineiro 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:32 24-9
Deebo Samuel 4 Yd pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Touchdown 11:57 17-9
Christian McCaffrey 19 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:43 17-3
Emmanuel Moseley 41 Yd Interception Return (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Field Goal 7:59 10-3
Eddy Pineiro 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:56 10-0
Robbie Gould 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:40 7-0
Tevin Coleman 9 Yd pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould Kick)
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SF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:22 · End of Game
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CAR 0:22
8 plays, 45 yards, 2:53 · Downs
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SF 3:15
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:15 37-15
Tevin Coleman 5 Yd Run (Mitch Wishnowsky Kick)
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CAR 4:06
4 plays, -7 yards, 0:23 · Downs
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SF 4:29
4 plays, 27 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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CAR 6:51
12 plays, 59 yards, 5:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:51 30-15
Eddy Pineiro 34 Yd Field Goal
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SF 12:31
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:31 30-12
Jeff Wilson Jr. 1 Yd Run (Mitch Wishnowsky PAT failed)
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CAR 3:40
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:40 24-12
Eddy Pineiro 37 Yd Field Goal
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SF 6:32
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:32 24-9
Deebo Samuel 4 Yd pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould Kick)
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CAR 11:57
7 plays, 51 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:57 17-9
Christian McCaffrey 19 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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SF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:04 · End of Half
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CAR 0:04
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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CAR 0:43
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:00 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:43 17-3
Emmanuel Moseley 41 Yd Interception Return (Robbie Gould Kick)
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SF 1:43
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:20 · Blocked FG
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CAR 4:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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SF 5:33
5 plays, 30 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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CAR 7:59
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:59 10-3
Eddy Pineiro 43 Yd Field Goal
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SF 12:56
8 plays, 38 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:56 10-0
Robbie Gould 49 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 2:10
10 plays, 33 yards, 4:59 · Missed FG
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SF 7:09
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:45 · Fumble
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CAR 9:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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SF 11:40
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:40 7-0
Tevin Coleman 9 Yd pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
SF
CAR
22
1st Downs
15
12
Passing 1st downs
10
9
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
1
7-12
3rd down efficiency
3-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-5
61
Total Plays
65
397
Total Yards
308
6.5
Yards per Play
4.7
11
Total Drives
11
244
Passing
244
18/30
Comp/Att
25/42
7.6
Yards per pass
5.1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-31
153
Rushing
64
29
Rushing Attempts
17
5.3
Yards per rush
3.8
4-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
9-50
Penalties
5-33
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:18
Possession
29:42
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- AJ Dillon Out
- Haynes King Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Will Lee III Out
San Francisco 49ers
- Deommodore Lenoir Questionable
- Renardo Green Questionable
- Gracen Halton Out
- Kurtis Rourke Out
- Deebo Samuel Sr. Out
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