San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 12
Time is running out: Only 3 days left until the big game in America, the Panthers will have to find a way to keep their playoff hopes alive or a dominant victory from the 49ers at Levi. Get ready, everyone 🔥
WEEK 12 · Mon 11/24 · 5:15 PM PST Carolina Panthers Levi's® Stadium, Santa Clara, California
📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST
- Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
- Local Markets: – In San Francisco: Watch on KSAN 107.7 FM / KNBR 104.5 FM / 680 AM (audio integration with ESPN). – In Carolina: Watch on WCCB Channel 18 (local ESPN affiliate).
- Commentators: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter).
💻 LIVE STREAMING
- Nationwide: – ESPN+ (included with subscription for MNF) – NFL+ (live primetime games on mobile/tablet) – Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV (all carry ESPN – free trial available)
- Local/In-Market: Free on the 49ers App or Panthers App within your geographic market.
- Out-of-Market: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube/YouTube TV.
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
- San Francisco: Live on KSAN 107.7 FM / KNBR 104.5 FM / 680 AM – Greg Papa (play-by-play) – Tim Ryan (color analyst) – Jessica Kleinschmidt (sideline)
- Carolina: Panthers Radio Network – WBT 1110 AM / WPEG 97.9 FM – Mick Mixon & Jim Szoke
- Nationwide/International: – SiriusXM: 49ers feed (Ch. 82), Panthers feed (Ch. 157) – TuneIn Premium & the NFL App
📅 GAME DETAILS
- Kickoff: Monday, November 24, 2025 – 5:15 PM PST (8:15 PM EST)
- Location: Levi's® Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Weather Forecast (as of 11/21): 62°F, clear skies, 0% chance of rain (outdoor stadium)
- Gates Open: 3:15 PM PST · Parking Lots: 1:15 PM PST
- Tickets: Still available via Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, or StubHub (get-in price starting ~$120)
🔑 KEY STORYLINES
- San Francisco 49ers (7-4): Despite a brutal injury wave (third-most games missed to IR this season at 132), the 49ers are surging with QB Brock Purdy back healthy (2,500+ passing yards, 20 TD, 5 INT), leading a high-octane offense (15th in PPG at 23.7). Christian McCaffrey dominates as the focal point (1,200+ rushing yards, 12 TD), but the defense struggles without Fred Warner (IR, ankle) and Nick Bosa (season-ending ACL), allowing 306 passing yards/game lately. Home record: 2-2; they've won 4 of last 6 overall, including a 41-22 rout of Arizona in Week 11.
- Carolina Panthers (6-5): On a hot streak (5-2 SU/ATS in last 7), QB Bryce Young dazzled with a franchise-record 448 passing yards and 3 TD in a 30-27 OT win over Atlanta (Week 11), but ankle injury clouds his status (limited practice). Offense ranks 14th in success rate, powered by RB Rico Dowdle (800+ rushing yards) and rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan; defense is top-8 overall (8th success rate). Injuries: LB Shaq Thompson (Achilles, out), OT Ikem Ekwonu (back, questionable); they've covered 4-1 ATS on road.
- Head-to-Head: Panthers lead all-time 13-10 (7-4 on road vs. SF); last meeting: 49ers 37-15 win in 2022. SF has won last 2, but series often low-scoring; one playoff clash (49ers 23-10 in 2013 Divisional).
⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME 49ers (7-pt favorites, O/U 48.5) aim to climb NFC West (third place) and build momentum amid injuries (78% win prob.); win pushes them to 8-4 and keeps playoff hopes alive. Panthers (+275 ML) seek first winning road record since 2023, staying in NFC wild-card mix (6th seed); upset would be massive for Young. MNF spotlight on McCaffrey's reunion; experts lean SF but expect high-scoring (Over 6-1-1 in SF's last 8).
📱 FOLLOW THE GAME
- Live Updates: 49ers.com, Panthers.com, NFL App
- Social Media: @49ers · @Panthers
- Highlights & Stats: NFL+ and the official team apps
Niners faithful – ready for MNF magic at Levi's? Or will the Panthers roar in California? LET’S GO!!! 🏈🔥
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The San Francisco 49ers just delivered one of the biggest shocks of the season by officially voiding every dollar of guaranteed money in Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 contract year. One of the team’s most important offensive weapons now faces an uncertain future, less than 18 months after signing his massive $120 million extension. The move instantly sent shockwaves through 49ers Nation and led many to believe Aiyuk may have already played his final snap in red and gold.
According to ESPN and The Athletic, the 49ers determined Aiyuk failed to meet the requirements outlined in the deal signed in August 2024. The nearly $25 million option bonus that was set to become guaranteed on April 1 has now been completely wiped out. It remains unclear whether the team will still pay any remaining base salary or smaller bonuses. This drastic step reflects a fracture that has been growing for months between the player and the organization.
Aiyuk has not played since tearing his ACL, MCL, and meniscus against the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2024 – an injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. His rehabilitation has shown little visible progress, and although the team once hoped he could return to practice mid-season, that never happened. With only six regular-season games remaining, the 49ers concluded his chances of returning are essentially zero, and that appears to be the breaking point for the franchise’s patience.
When asked about Aiyuk’s situation, head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with deep emotion: “I know Brandon has been through a lot and nobody wants to see a talented player go through something like this. The thing I want most is for him to find his balance again and his motivation for himself. No matter what happens next, I will always respect Brandon’s effort and wish nothing but the best for him.” Shanahan’s words left many 49ers fans choking back tears with their sincerity.
Aiyuk’s future in the red and gold has never looked more fragile. The 49ers will almost certainly look to trade or part ways with him as early as this offseason to clear cap space and restructure the offense. Once an All-Pro and explosive centerpiece of Shanahan’s system, Aiyuk now faces a career-defining crossroads. And the way things are unfolding, the majority of 49ers Nation believes his journey in San Francisco has likely reached its end.
