

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A year ago, the San Francisco 49ers were where the Panthers are today. At home, watching the Super Bowl from their couches after a disappointing season.Fast forward a year and the 49ers are getting set to play in Super Bowl LIV. After five straight seasons of playoff drought and a .500 or worse record, San Francisco clinched the NFC’s number one overall seed and played two home playoff games to set up an opportunity for a sixth Super Bowl title.The Panthers, still hoping to win their first championship, have missed the playoffs for a second straight year. They have yet to hav…
