Week 12 wraps up on Monday night as the 49ers and Panthers square off, both still clinging to legitimate playoff aspirations despite up-and-down stretches throughout the 2025 season. San Francisco has shown flashes of high-level play but hasn’t found the week-to-week consistency expected of a contender. Carolina, meanwhile, has surprised at times and are fighting for their first playoff appearance since 2017.

Matchup Overview

Brock Purdy came back from injury and proved why he is the starting QB in San Francisco, dominating the Cardinals in a 41-22 victory. Of course, we can’t forget about Christian McCaffrey who leads all running backs in total yards per game (130.8). They face a Carolina defense that has struggled lately against opposing running backs.

The Panthers have been arguably the most surprising team this NFL season, currently 6-5 and just a win away from being on top of the NFC South. Bryce Young has found his stride, averaging a career-high 196.2 passing yards per game as well as a 2:1 TD/INT ratio. The emerging of Rico Dowdle has been outstanding, ranked 8th in rushing yards despite only starting 5 games this season.

BTA’s Markets/Props To Watch

Player/Team	Line	BTA Sports Projection
Rico Dowdle	Over 14.5 Receiving Yards	68.25% Chance
Jauan Jennings	Over 39.5 Receiving Yards	63.25% Chance
Xavier Legette	Over 24.5 Receiving Yards	61.60% Chance

1. Rico Dowdle Over 14.5 Receiving Yards

Dowdle is coming off one of his best receiving performances of the season, grabbing 5 catches for 55 yards. The 49ers defense just surrendered 11 catches to Arizona’s running backs and has given up the second-most catches to RBs this season. Our model gives Dowdle a 68.25% chance of recording 15+ receiving yards tonight.

2. Jauan Jennings Over 39.5 Receiving Yards

Jennings struggled at the start of the season, but has found his stride lately. He is averaging 52.8 receiving yards per game the last 4 weeks, and the Panthers secondary is in the bottom half in terms of passing yards allowed per game (212.8). Our model gives Jennings a 63.25% chance of recording 40+ receiving yards tonight.

3. Xavier Legette Over 24.5 Receiving Yards

It’s been an up-and-down season for Xavier Legette, but he broke out last week with 83 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers have struggled lately against their opponent’s WR2, so expect Legette to get some action. Our model gives him a 61.60% chance of recording 25+ receiving yards tonight.