Inside The Numbers: Panthers at 49ers in Week 12

 

Inside the Numbers: Panthers at 49ers (Week 12)

• Linebacker Krys Barnes, making his first start of the season for the Panthers, led the team with 10 tackles. 0
• The Panthers recorded three interceptions in the first half — the first time they've done so in one half since October 13, 2019 at Tampa Bay. 1
• Cornerback Jaycee Horn grabbed two interceptions in the first half — marking his second game of his career with multiple picks (the first came earlier this season in Week 7 against the Jets). 2
• Horn currently leads the team with five interceptions on the season. 3
• Cornerback Mike Jackson added an interception in the first half. 4
• Quarterback Bryce Young finished 18-of-29 (62.1%) for 169 yards and tied his career-high with his 15th touchdown pass of the season. He becomes the fourth Carolina quarterback to hit at least 15 touchdown passes in **consecutive seasons**, alongside Steve Beuerlein, Jake Delhomme and Cam Newton. 5
• Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan caught two passes for 35 yards and a touchdown. He ranks third in team history for catches by a rookie (56) and receiving yards by a rookie (783). He also is tied for second in rookie receiving touchdowns (5) and becomes the fifth Panthers rookie with five touchdown receptions. 6
• Running back Rico Dowdle totaled 74 scrimmage yards (38 rushing, 36 receiving), marking his sixth game this season with at least 70 scrimmage yards. He has now surpassed 1,100 scrimmage yards this season. 7
• The offense ran only 43 plays — tied for the second-fewest in team history. 8
• Against man coverage, Young completed just 2 of 7 passes for 11 yards and both of his interceptions. The 49ers blitzed on 7 of the 8 dropbacks when they played man coverage, and on 4 of 6 third-down dropbacks (Young: 1 completion on 3 attempts for –3 yards). 9

Snap Counts Highlights

• Offense: Damien Lewis, Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton each played 46 snaps (100% of offensive snaps) plus special-teams snaps. Bryce Young also played 46 offensive snaps. 10
• Tetairoa McMillan played 42 offensive snaps (~91%), Jalen Coker 38 (~83%), Xavier Legette 31 (~67%) and Rico Dowdle 30 (~65%). 11
• Tight ends: Ja’ Tavion Sanders played ~57% of snaps, Tommy Tremble ~48%, Mitchell Evans ~22%. 12
• Defense: Mike Jackson and Nick Scott each played 70 snaps (100%), Krys Barnes 69 (~99%). Others: Tre’von Moehrig 70, Tershawn Wharton 58 (~83%), Derrick Brown 51 (~73%). 13
• Special Teams: Thomas Incoom 17 snaps (~85%), DeeJay Dallas 16 (~80%), Demani Richardson & Maema Njongmeta each 13 (~65%). 14

Note: Snap-counts are a key insight into player involvement — high percentages show consistent presence, while lower ones may indicate rotational roles or injury impacts.