TONIGHT’S GAME
San Francisco 49ers (3-1) at Carolina Panthers (2-2)
Channel 7, 6 p.m.
* Storyline: The 49ers are no longer so explosive on offense, but like the Panthers a year ago, they rely on a stifling defense, which should overwhelm Kerry Collins & friends. But this is one of those setup games with the Panthers fighting back in front of a Monday night TV crowd, and knowing they defeated the 49ers twice last season.
* The Pick: That’s right, the Panthers.
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