The Carolina Panthers had a very one-sided game on Monday night. The defense was spectacular, and the offense was unwatchable. It resulted in a very disappointing loss, and the PFF grades pretty accurately reflect the story of that game, albeit a little too harshly at times.

The Panthers don’t exactly have a threatening pass rush. They’ve recorded only 16 sacks in 12 games, the third-fewest in the NFL. Only the Bengals and 49ers, who have been missing their top pass rushers, have fewer.

That’s the main question Charlotte Observer sports reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler tackle in the latest podcast episode of Processing Blue — which was taped mere hours after the Carolina Panthers’ 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on the West Coast.

The Carolina Panthers face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

This will surely put them over the top. The Carolina Panthers have announced a pair of moves going into tonight's game with the San Francisco 49ers on ESPN's presentation of Monday Night Football. The Panthers are 6-5 and have a chane to take first place in the NFC South thanks to Tampa's loss to the Los Angeles Rams last night.

Dave Canales opened his postgame press conference Monday night disappointed but resolute. “Just a game of missed opportunities,” the Carolina Panthers’ head coach said before being prompted by any question. He’s right.

NFL Week 13 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. Credit: AP/Mark J. Terrill Turnover differential: Rams plus-12; Panthers minus-3.

The Panthers, who face San Francisco on the road Monday night, have played 18 times on ‘MNF.’ Here’s a list of their four biggest wins.