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Carolina and quarterback Bryce Young hope to thrust themselves into national spotlight against 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Coming out of Harvard, Kyle Juszczyk set goals for his NFL career. Then the San Francisco 49ers' fullback changed everything, from what he did on the field to how he prepared to exceed those goals.

The Panthers cannot beat the 49ers. Don’t misconstrue that: The Panthers can win on Monday. They have won six times already this season. But they cannot go toe-to-toe with the 49ers, both teams playing their best, and win. And that makes this game the ultimate litmus test for the Niners.

For teams picking in the back half of the first round, look at either Louisville’s Chris Bell (6-2, 227) or Washington’s Denzel Boston (6-4, 210). Bell is a uniquely shaped WR with big-time power and burst, both in the open field and at the catch point. I have speed concerns with Boston, but he’s outstanding in the air.

The San Francisco 49ers can gain plenty of financial flexibility by releasing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk once the 2025 season comes to a close.

The 49ers welcome the Panthers for a Week 12 prime-time clash between two teams working to secure a playoff spot.

The NFL season continues in Week 11 when the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL schedule.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown could be a 2026 free-agent target for San Francisco despite his lackluster 2025 campaign. Brown has only caught 19 passes for 219 yards and one touchdown in nine games after signing a one-year deal worth $10 million with Jacksonville in March.

NFL success relies heavily on the quarterback. The San Francisco 49ers are lucky enough to have two good ones, and their chances of winning anything anytime soon means they should keep both.