The Carolina Panthers entered a pivotal Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers with a chance to take the division lead. Carolina’s secondary shined early in Week 12, intercepting Brock Purdy three times in the 49ers’ first four drives.

Jaycee Horn had two of the Panthers’ three picks as the Pro Bowl cornerback attempted to spark a road upset. But Horn suffered a concussion and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Corey Thornton started the second half in Horn’s place. But he too was forced to leave the contest, per CBS’ Matt Lively. Thornton exited with an ankle injury in the third quarter and was quickly ruled out, leaving the Panthers thin at cornerback.

Banged up Panthers fall to 49ers on MNF

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