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49ers vs. Panthers: 5 Ways San Francisco Can Win in Week 2

By Bobby Horne

Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) rushes against Los Angeles Rams strong safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first half of an NFL game at Levi
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) rushes against Los Angeles Rams strong safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first half of an NFL game at Levi /
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After shutting out the Los Angeles Rams 28-0 on Monday night, the San Francisco 49ers have a short week as they head over to face a Super Bowl-ready Carolina Panthers team in Week 2. Here are five ways the 49ers can escape with a win.

49ers Kelly First Win
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly calls out to his players during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Lev’i’s Stadium. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-0. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chip Kelly era has officially begun in San Francisco.

On Monday night, the 49ers dominated the Los Angeles Rams on their way to a 28-0 victory behind stellar play on the defensive side of the ball.

Starting off the season with a big divisional win is a great first step. But now comes the real test. A lot of people will overreact to how well the 49ers played on Monday night in the same way they did just a year ago when the Niners manhandled the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1.

Well, as most of you know, the 49ers finished with a 5-11 record last year. Monday night had a lot of that same feeling from a year ago. High hopes the team would turn around only to be let down by season’s end.

While all is well and good right now in San Francisco, the 49ers have possibly their toughest opponent in the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This will be a much different matchup than the Rams.

Not only do the 49ers have to travel to face a team that just played in the Super Bowl seven months ago, but a team that just got beat up by the Denver Broncos and will be as hungry as ever to succeed in their home opener.

But the Panthers are human and they do have their weaknesses. If the 49ers can capitalize on them and remain consistent on defense, they can pull off an upset.

Here are five ways the 49ers can walk out of Carolina with a win.

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