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Panthers vs. 49ers: 5 key stats to watch in Week 1

By Robert Smith

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 17: A general view of the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 17, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 17: A general view of the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 17, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 18: Mike Tolbert #35 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 18: Mike Tolbert #35 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

With the San Francisco 49ers opening the season at home at Levi’s Stadium, there are a few stats to keep an eye on that may determine how successful the Niners are in Week 1.

In an era where everyone is crunching numbers in sports — whether for fantasy football, betting odds, or just looking for an advantage — numbers are scrutinized and analyzed ad nauseam.

However, with the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers squaring off in a Week 1 matchup, figuring out who may have the advantage may come down to statistics and data.

For the most part, what makes sports so fascinating and intriguing is the fact that the outcomes are never known and human error cannot be quantified.

Niner Noise takes a look at five categories to watch for as the Niners host Carolina in Week 1 at Levi’s Stadium.