Jimmy Garoppolo hits Deebo Samuel for short TD, 2 score lead on Panthers

WATCH: Jimmy G. to Deebo Samuel puts the #49ers up 24-9 in Carolina.

The 49ers offense picked up the slack after their defense gave up a touchdown to open the second half. On a third-and-goal from the 4, Jimmy Garoppolo found Deebo Samuel in a tight window for a touchdown that put San Francisco up 24-9 a little more than halfway through the third quarter.