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

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Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers right cornerback Jimmie Ward (25) and cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) and other players celebrate after an interception against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense must stay consistent

The 49ers defense held the Rams to 185 total yards and stopped them on 12 of 15 third-down attempts.

They will need to replicate that type of play against the Panthers.

The defense was able to swarm to the ball. And it seemed like the 49ers always had four or five guys in on every tackle. It’s that kind of play that will win games.

Now, it’s highly unlikely that the 49ers hold the Panthers scoreless and under 200 total yards. But if the San Francisco defense can continue the play it showed on Monday night, then it will not make things easy for the Panthers.

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