"My dude came out and played like he's—I think he said this is his first time playing on Monday night prime time, lights was bright, he showed up, showed the world who he is," said cornerback Mike Jackson about his teammate, joking he had to catch up since he only has two interceptions this season, and Horn now has five.
Asked what kind of level Horn is playing at right now, safety Tre'von Moehrig quickly answered, "All-Pro. And he's been like that all season, especially in my eyes."
Horn's first interception came when Brock Purdy tried a deep shot down the middle. Horn read it, jumping Jauan Jennings, center fielding the ball, and returning it 14 yards to put the offense in the red zone. The offense was unable to punch it in after Young threw an interception from the 1-yard line.
But the defense wasn't done. The next 49ers possession, a methodical 12-play drive that worked its way into Carolina territory, ended when Purdy again heaved one down the middle of the field, intending it for Ricky Pearsall in the end zone. But Jackson jumped in front of Pearsall to save the score and give the Panthers the touchback.
"I seen Purdy looking, so it was like once the ball was up, I was just like, go get it," said Jackson of the play.