The San Francisco 49ers improved to 8-4 on Sunday with a 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers, getting back-to-back wins for the first time since Week 3.

It was a strong defensive performance from the 49ers, who forced two turnovers, kept Bryce Young in check, and allowed only two scores on nine drives.

Offensively, San Francisco overcame three ugly Brock Purdy interceptions as they had 147 rushing yards on 38 attempts, while kicker Matt Gay had two field goals in his debut.

Here are three quick takeaways from the 49ers 20-9 win over the Panthers on Monday night.

Saleh has a day

San Francisco’s defense started Monday’s game on fire. To do that with the personnel on the field and without much of a pass rush speaks to the game plan that Robert Saleh had for this Panthers offense.

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