Final2026 Week 2

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers

Miami Dolphins

Away

13

San Francisco 49ers

HomeWon

35

Scoring by quarter
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49ers7721035

MIA 13SF 35 Final

  • Passing leader

    Brock Purdy

    SF · QB

    28.5PPR pts

    20/22, 287 YDS, 2 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Christian McCaffrey

    SF · RB

    22.6PPR pts

    10 ATT, 23 YDS, 2 TD, 4 REC, 43 REC YDS

  • Dolphins leader

    Ryan Miller

    MIA · WR

    14.7PPR pts

    1 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Marques Sigle

    SF

    1 SACK, 7 TKL

49ers 35, Dolphins 13: San Francisco leads from start to finish

San Francisco led 14–6 at halftime and outscored Miami 21–7 after the break to win 35–13. The 49ers finished with a 382–284 edge in total offense and averaged 7.8 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 7-for-15 on third down, while the 49ers finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2.7 yards/play SF 7.8 · MIA 5.1
  • +98 total yards SF 382 · MIA 284
  • +24% third-down rate SF 71% · MIA 47%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs 49ers
DolphinsStat49ers
5.1Yards per play7.8
284Total yards382
47%Third-down conversion71%
Other team stats
56Plays49
0Turnovers0
30:13Time of possession29:47

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored five touchdowns; the Dolphins scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs 49ers
TimeTeamPlayMIASF
1st quarter
4:17SFChristian McCaffrey 1-yard TD run Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP07
2nd quarter
9:56MIARiley Patterson 28-yard FG37
5:24SFBrock Purdy 2-yard TD run Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP314
0:00MIARiley Patterson 24-yard FG614
3rd quarter
13:08SFBrock Purdy → George Kittle, 12-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP621
5:46SFBrock Purdy → Kyle Juszczyk, 6-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP628
3:10SFChristian McCaffrey 1-yard TD run Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP635
4th quarter
2:30MIAMalik Willis → Ryan Miller, 77-yard TDRiley Patterson XP1335

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs 49ers, Week 2 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Brock PurdySFQB28.5 PTSQB5
  2. Christian McCaffreySFRB22.6 PTSRB4
  3. George KittleSFTE18.0 PTSTE7
  4. Ryan MillerMIAWR14.7 PTSWR17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Brock PurdySFQB28.5QB520/22287203301149.1Start/Sit →
Malik WillisMIAQB12.5QB2214/2319710260103.0Start/Sit →
Mac JonesSFQB-0.2—————2-20—Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Christian McCaffreySFRB22.6RB4RB1023244430Start/Sit →
George KittleSFTE18.0TE7TE———44801Start/Sit →
Ryan MillerMIAWR14.7WR17WR———11771Start/Sit →
De'Von AchaneMIARB12.3RB17RB2074063190
Kyle JuszczykSFRB10.7RB21RB———22271Start/Sit →
Malik WashingtonMIAWR8.7WR41WR14054430Start/Sit →
Mike EvansSFWR8.4WR44WR———33540Start/Sit →
Deebo SamuelSFWR6.5WR59WR14043310
Demarcus RobinsonSFWR6.4WR61WR———33340
Caleb DouglasMIAWR3.9WR80WR———32190Start/Sit →
Greg DulcichMIATE3.7TE29TE———32170Start/Sit →
DJ HermanMIARB2.8RB59RB———31180Start/Sit →
KhaDarel HodgeSFWR2.8WR90WR———11180
Kaelon BlackSFRB2.5RB61RB7250————Start/Sit →
Jordan JamesSFRB1.5RB68RB4150————Start/Sit →
Will KacmarekMIATE1.4TE54TE———1140Start/Sit →
Jaylen WrightMIARB1.1RB73RB2110————Start/Sit →
Ollie GordonMIARB0.7RB77RB370————
Chris BellMIAWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Caleb DouglasWR51 snaps86%
  2. De'Von AchaneRB45 snaps76%
  3. Malik WashingtonWR43 snaps73%
  4. Greg DulcichTE36 snaps61%
  5. Will KacmarekTE28 snaps47%

Target Share23 targets

  1. De'Von Achane26%, 6 targets
  2. Malik Washington22%, 5 targets
  3. Greg Dulcich13%, 3 targets
  4. Caleb Douglas13%, 3 targets
  5. DJ Herman13%, 3 targets
  6. Other13%, 3 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. De'Von Achane71%, 20 carries
  2. Ollie Gordon11%, 3 carries
  3. Malik Willis7%, 2 carries
  4. Jaylen Wright7%, 2 carries
  5. Malik Washington4%, 1 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. Deebo SamuelWR31 snaps60%
  2. Mike EvansWR28 snaps54%
  3. Luke FarrellTE28 snaps54%
  4. Christian McCaffreyRB27 snaps52%
  5. George KittleTE25 snaps48%

Target Share21 targets

  1. Christian McCaffrey19%, 4 targets
  2. George Kittle19%, 4 targets
  3. Deebo Samuel19%, 4 targets
  4. Mike Evans14%, 3 targets
  5. Demarcus Robinson14%, 3 targets
  6. Other14%, 3 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Christian McCaffrey37%, 10 carries
  2. Kaelon Black26%, 7 carries
  3. Jordan James15%, 4 carries
  4. Brock Purdy11%, 3 carries
  5. Mac Jones7%, 2 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Caleb DouglasMIAWR5186%313%0
De'Von AchaneMIARB4576%626%20
Malik WashingtonMIAWR4373%522%1
Greg DulcichMIATE3661%313%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR3160%419%1
Mike EvansSFWR2854%314%0
Luke FarrellSFTE2854%00%0
Christian McCaffreySFRB2752%419%10
George KittleSFTE2548%419%0
Will KacmarekMIATE2847%14%0
Jacob CowingSFWR2446%00%0
Kevin ColemanMIAWR2746%00%0
Kyle JuszczykSFRB2344%210%0
Chris BellMIAWR2441%14%0
KhaDarel HodgeSFWR2038%15%0
Kaelon BlackSFRB1733%00%7
Demarcus RobinsonSFWR1631%314%0
DJ HermanMIARB1729%313%0
Brayden WillisSFTE1325%00%0
Ollie GordonMIARB1119%00%3
Jordan JamesSFRB815%00%4
Ryan MillerMIAWR712%14%0
Jaylen WrightMIARB35%00%2

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB12.322.5−10.276%69% car—02069%626%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB22.613.0+9.652%37% car—01037%419%
Brock PurdySF · QB28.512.1+16.485%22 att—22311%00%
Malik WillisMIA · QB12.511.9+0.6100%23 att—2327%00%
Malik WashingtonMIA · WR8.79.3−0.673%22% tgt—013%522%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR6.57.6−1.160%19% tgt—014%419%
George KittleSF · TE18.07.0+11.048%19% tgt—000%419%
Caleb DouglasMIA · WR3.95.2−1.386%13% tgt—000%313%
Demarcus RobinsonSF · WR6.45.2+1.231%14% tgt—000%314%
DJ HermanMIA · RB2.85.2−2.429%13% tgt—000%313%
Greg DulcichMIA · TE3.75.2−1.561%13% tgt—000%313%
Mike EvansSF · WR8.45.2+3.254%14% tgt—000%314%
Kaelon BlackSF · RB2.54.2−1.733%26% car—0726%00%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB10.73.5+7.244%10% tgt—000%210%
Jordan JamesSF · RB1.52.4−0.915%15% car—0415%00%
Ollie Gordon IIMIA · RB0.71.8−1.119%10% car—0310%00%
Chris BellMIA · WR0.01.7−1.741%4% tgt—000%14%
KhaDarel HodgeSF · WR2.81.7+1.138%5% tgt—000%15%
Ryan MillerMIA · WR14.71.7+13.012%4% tgt—000%14%
Will KacmarekMIA · TE1.41.7−0.347%4% tgt—000%14%
Jaylen WrightMIA · RB1.11.2−0.15%7% car—027%00%
Mac JonesSF · QB-0.21.2−1.415%0 att—027%00%
Bradley PinionMIA · —0.00.6−0.6—3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Dolphins 23 targets and 29 carries; 49ers 21 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Malik Willis

MIA · QB · 12.5 pts on 11.9 expected

14 of 23 passing for 197 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Malik Willis →

Brock Purdy Ran hot

SF · QB · 28.5 pts on 12.1 expected

20 of 22 passing for 287 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 30 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

De'Von Achane Volume, no payoff

MIA · RB · 12.3 pts on 22.5 expected

6 targets (26% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards; 20 carries (69% of the team's) for 74 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (6). Season high in carries (20).

Malik Washington

MIA · WR · 8.7 pts on 9.3 expected

5 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.3 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Malik Washington →

Christian McCaffrey Ran hot

SF · RB · 22.6 pts on 13.0 expected

4 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards; 10 carries (37% of the team's) for 23 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Deebo Samuel Sr.

SF · WR · 6.5 pts on 7.6 expected

4 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.6 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

George Kittle Ran hot

SF · TE · 18.0 pts on 7.0 expected

4 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 80 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Kyle Juszczyk Ran hot

SF · RB · 10.7 pts on 3.5 expected

2 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Kyle Juszczyk →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Will Kacmarek played 47% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
  • Stock down: Malik Washington played 73% of the snaps, down from a 98% season average.
  • Stock down: Greg Dulcich played 61% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Deebo Samuel Sr. played 60% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
  • Stock up: KhaDarel Hodge played 38% of the snaps, up from a 2% season average.
  • Stock down: Demarcus Robinson played 31% of the snaps, down from a 63% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed toDolphins D49ers D
QBs20.314.9
RBs25.822.7
WRs24.228.1
TEs16.011.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 82% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

49ers win probability

49ers win probability by game minute49ers started at 82%, stood at 93% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +12McCaffrey 1-yd TD run80% → 92%Q1 4:17
  2. −5Patterson 28-yd FG92% → 87%Q2 9:56
  3. +10Purdy 2-yd TD run86% → 96%Q2 5:24
  4. −3Patterson 24-yd FG96% → 93%Q2 0:00
  5. +5Purdy → Kittle, 12-yd TD93% → 99%Q3 13:08

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs 49ers
Miami DolphinsMeasureSan Francisco 49ers
56Plays49
48%Pass rate45%
6.7Yds / dropback13.0
3.5Yds / carry3.5
7/15Third downs5/7

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 7 fewer plays but gained 6.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIA Achane 26% · Washington 22% · Douglas 13%
  • SF McCaffrey 19% · Samuel 19% · Kittle 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs 49ers
ResultMIASF
Touchdowns15
Field goals20
Punts32
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals10
  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 59-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The 49ers scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 16 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:009344:32Missed FG
SFQ1 10:2812596:11Touchdown
MIAQ1 4:1717639:21Field goal
SFQ2 9:568714:32Touchdown
MIAQ2 5:2412585:24Field goal
SFQ3 15:004651:52Touchdown
MIAQ3 13:08332:19Punt
SFQ3 10:498715:03Touchdown
MIAQ3 5:466-51:57Downs
SFQ3 3:492280:39Touchdown
MIAQ3 3:10331:45Punt
SFQ3 1:258316:07Punt
MIAQ4 10:18643:22Punt
SFQ4 6:56302:53Punt
MIAQ4 4:033831:33Touchdown
SFQ4 2:30492:30End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Dolphins vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and 49ers first met in 1973 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series
9–8Dolphins lead, 17 meetings since 1973
Postseason
1–049ers won in 1984
Largest Dolphins win
43–172020
Largest 49ers win
44–201995

Since 2021

2–1 49ers lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Dolphins vs 49ers
DolphinsStat49ers
0-3Record3-0
12.0Points per game32.7
290.7Yards per game399.3
5.0Yards per play7.3
28.7Points allowed per game16.7
335.3Yards allowed per game313.0

Dolphins vs 49ers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −12.549ers covered by 9.5
Total
44.5Over: 48 points scored (by 3.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers28.535+6.5
Dolphins16.013−3.0

The 49ers beat their implied total and the Dolphins fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: 49ers 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
0–2
Over/under
1–1
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS on the road
0–2

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
2–0
Over/under
1–1
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Dolphins and 49ers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Dolphin or a 49er, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Dolphins vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Dolphins vs 49ers Week 2 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35–13 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on September 20, 2026. See the 49ers' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs 49ers?

The final score was 49ers 35, Dolphins 13. The 49ers led 14–6 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 7, 49ers 21.

What happened in the Dolphins vs 49ers game?

San Francisco led 14–6 at halftime and outscored Miami 21–7 after the break to win 35–13. The 49ers finished with a 382–284 edge in total offense and averaged 7.8 yards per play. Brock Purdy led all players with 20 of 22 passing for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for 30 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs 49ers?

Brock Purdy led the game with 28.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB5 of Week 2, on 20 of 22 passing for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for 30 rushing yards and a touchdown. Christian McCaffrey was next with 22.6 (RB4). See Brock Purdy's 2026 game log.

Who led Dolphins vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Brock Purdy (SF) led all passers with 20 of 22 for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 20 carries for 74 yards. George Kittle (SF) led in receiving with 4 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Brock Purdy score against the Dolphins?

Brock Purdy scored 28.5 fantasy points against the Dolphins in Week 2 of the 2026 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 22 passing for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for 30 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs 49ers?

Brock Purdy outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.5 PPR points on 12.1 xFP (+16.4). De'Von Achane fell furthest short, with 12.3 points on 22.5 xFP (−10.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs 49ers?

De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the 49ers beat the Dolphins?

The 49ers beat the Dolphins 35–13 because they averaged 7.8 yards per play to 5.1 and outgained them 382–284.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs 49ers record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 9–8 across 17 meetings since 1973, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

Have the Dolphins and 49ers played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the 49ers won Super Bowl XIX 38–16 over the Dolphins after the 1984 season.

When did the Dolphins and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2026, they last met in the 2024 season on December 22, 2024, when the Dolphins beat the 49ers 29–17.

What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs 49ers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −12.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 12.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 28.5 points for the 49ers and 16.0 for the Dolphins.

Did Dolphins vs 49ers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 48 points, 3.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs 49ers?

The 49ers covered by 9.5 against the closing line of 49ers −12.5. The final margin was 22 points.