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49ers grind out win vs. Panthers on MNF

49ers top Panthers, as Christian McCaffrey beats former team
It was McCaffrey's first meeting against the Panthers, who traded him to the 49ers in 2022.

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BEST OF THE 'MANNINGCAST'
Peyton calls out Eli for 'insulting' Jerry Rice

Peyton teases Luke Combs with Super Bowl memorabilia


NO LEAD IS SAFE
Three Week 12 comeback wins and what they mean: Barnwell on the Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions
Dallas was down 21. Detroit was down 10. And Kansas City was down 11. What did we learn as all three rallied in the second half to win their Week 12 games?

Did Cowboys' win over Eagles set the table for a playoff run?
Dallas overcame a 21-0 deficit to beat their division rivals, but the path to the postseason remains tough.


LOOKING AHEAD
NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.


REACTING TO ALL THE ACTION
The main thing to know from every Week 12 game: 49ers make playoff push, while Panthers slump
Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions from each game. Here's what we learned from Week 12.

Let's overreact to NFL Week 12: Is the J.J. McCarthy era already coming to an end?
Is it time for the Vikings to move on from their QB? Should the Browns keep Sanders in their lineup?


QUARTERBACK CHANGE IN CLEVELAND
Stephen A. gets fired up over this Shedeur Sanders debate


NFL NATION
Steelers' playoff hopes take a hit with loss at Chicago, but all hope is not lost
Pittsburgh has squandered its lead in the AFC North, but Mason Rudolph says, "There's never been panic here."


TRENDING TOPICS
'I'm who they been lookin' for': Shedeur Sanders and more of NFL Week 12's top quotes
Week 12 was packed with bold statements, sharp sound bites and honest postgame moments.

NFL Week 12's fashionable arrivals, featuring 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey
NFL stars didn't just show up to play -- they showed up in style. Here are this week's best looks.


SPORTS BETTING
Early bets for Week 13: Texans' defense to fluster Colts, five other plays to make
What lines offered value once odds came out? Here are six early bets to consider making going into Week 13.

NFL futures: Rams leapfrog Eagles for Super Bowl favorite status
Win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.

Top Headlines
- Jennings hits Moehrig after MNF over 'cheap shot'
- Sources: Bucs get good news on Mayfield's MRI
- Chase sorry for spitting: 'What I did was wrong'
- Gabriel cleared but Sanders to stay Browns' QB1
- Source: Chiefs RB Pacheco targeting Thu. return
- Lamar has toe injury; 3rd ailment in 3 weeks
- Vikings place struggling QB McCarthy in protocol
- Tucker to get Saints tryout, 1st since suspension
- 👀 Browns poke fun at Raiders, lead NFL trolls
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AP Photo/Terrance Williams The art of blocking a kick in the NFL
The league has seen an uptick in blocked kicks, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares how players have done it.
ESPN Illustration 2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's first-round pick predictions
How early could Ty Simpson go? What about Makai Lemon, David Bailey and Mansoor Delane? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.
ESPN Illustration Midseason reports on NFL offensive coordinators, playcallers
NFL Nation reporters break down the good and bad for each OC/playcaller and peg the key to success the rest of the season.
Robert Gauthier/Getty Images NFL players react to league's grievance over team report cards
NFL players who spoke to ESPN say the report cards are making a tangible impact on workplace conditions.
Andy Lyons/Getty Images 2026 NFL free agency: Early top-25 ranking and predictions
We listed the NFL's top 25 pending free agents -- including Daniel Jones and George Pickens -- and gave intel on who might return to their current team.
Looking forward
Andscape illustration NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.
Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Projecting the 2026 NFL draft order: Raiders, Giants move up; Dolphins move down
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
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