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All Eyes on Bryce Young and Brock Purdy in a Primetime Matchups with Major Playoff Implications

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Nov 20, 2025
The clash between the 49ers and Panthers has playoff implications brewing. Bryce Young is fresh off a record-setting game, while Brock Purdy returns from injury to lead San Francisco. The hosts dive into injuries affecting both teams, including key defensive losses for the 49ers. Christian McCaffrey faces his old team, and the effectiveness of the Panthers' run game, spearheaded by Rico Dowdle, is analyzed. With both teams struggling for consistent pass rush, every turnover could be pivotal in this high-stakes showdown.
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INSIGHT

Breakout Performance Signals Potential

  • Bryce Young's 448-yard game may be the best display of his potential despite injury and prior inconsistency.
  • Julian Council sees that performance as a possible turning point rather than a pure fluke.
ADVICE

Trust The Quarterback With Downfield Shots

  • Let the quarterback earn trust by giving him downfield responsibility to unlock his strengths in anticipation passing.
  • Dave Canales needed to allow Bryce Young to take those shots, which produced clear results.
INSIGHT

Purdy's Return Stabilizes Niners Offense

  • Brock Purdy returned from turf toe and looked like his usual, effective self against Arizona.
  • Brian Peacock views Purdy's healthy play as vital to the 49ers offense continuing to function despite defensive injuries.
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