Final2024 Week 16

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins, Week 16 2024

San Francisco 49ers

Away

17

Miami Dolphins

HomeWon

29

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers0100717
Dolphins31061029

SF 17MIA 29 Final

  • Passing leader

    Brock Purdy

    SF · QB

    22.1PPR pts

    26/40, 313 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    De'Von Achane

    MIA · RB

    31.0PPR pts

    17 ATT, 120 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 70 REC YDS

  • 49ers leader

    Deebo Samuel Sr.

    SF · WR

    25.1PPR pts

    7 REC, 96 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kader Kohou

    MIA

    1 INT, 1 TKL

Dolphins 29, 49ers 17: Miami beats San Francisco

Miami led 13–10 at halftime and outscored San Francisco 16–7 after the break to win 29–17. The Dolphins finished with a narrow 381–374 edge in total offense.

The 49ers went 5-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 33:06 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers
  • +7 total yards MIA 381 · SF 374
  • +6:12 time of possession MIA 33:06 · SF 26:54

Game Highlights

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Dolphins
49ersStatDolphins
1Turnovers0
374Total yards381
26:54Time of possession33:06
Other team stats
6.1Yards per play6.0
61Plays64
38%Third-down conversion33%

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlaySFMIA
1st quarter
3:30MIAJason Sanders 44-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
14:14SFBrock Purdy → Deebo Samuel Sr., 16-yard TD Takes leadJake Moody XP73
9:40MIAJason Sanders 38-yard FG76
3:20MIATua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 3-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP713
0:47SFJake Moody 21-yard FG1013
3rd quarter
10:57MIAJason Sanders 54-yard FG Extends lead1016
1:08MIAJason Sanders 33-yard FG Extends lead1019
4th quarter
12:02SFBrock Purdy → Eric Saubert, 2-yard TDJake Moody XP1719
2:10MIAJason Sanders 48-yard FG Extends lead1722
1:36MIADe'Von Achane 50-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP1729

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Dolphins, Week 16 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. De'Von AchaneMIARB31.0 PTSRB3
  2. Deebo SamuelSFWR25.1 PTSWR5
  3. Brock PurdySFQB22.1 PTSQB10
  4. George KittleSFTE18.6 PTSTE3

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Brock PurdySFQB22.1QB1026/4031321426095.1Start/Sit →
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB12.5QB2322/34215102-1092.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
De'Von AchaneMIARB31.0RB3RB17120176700
Deebo SamuelSFWR25.1WR5WR525097961
George KittleSFTE18.6TE3TE———981060Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithMIATE12.2TE9TE———66620Start/Sit →
Tyreek HillMIAWR11.9WR35WR———73291
Jauan JenningsSFWR9.1WR53WR———64510Start/Sit →
Ricky PearsallSFWR7.7WR60WR———44370
Eric SaubertSFTE7.2TE21TE———1121Start/Sit →
Raheem MostertMIARB6.6RB43RB831022150
Malik WashingtonMIAWR5.8WR65WR———43280Start/Sit →
Patrick TaylorSFRB3.5RB53RB82405110
River CracraftMIAWR1.6WR104WR———3160
Durham SmytheMIATE1.5TE49TE———2150Start/Sit →
Jeff WilsonMIARB1.2RB72RB2120————

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE63 snaps98%
  2. Jauan JenningsWR60 snaps94%
  3. Deebo SamuelWR53 snaps83%
  4. Patrick TaylorRB51 snaps80%
  5. Ricky PearsallWR46 snaps72%

Target Share34 targets

  1. George Kittle26%, 9 targets
  2. Deebo Samuel26%, 9 targets
  3. Jauan Jennings18%, 6 targets
  4. Patrick Taylor15%, 5 targets
  5. Ricky Pearsall12%, 4 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share17 carries

  1. Patrick Taylor47%, 8 carries
  2. Deebo Samuel29%, 5 carries
  3. Brock Purdy24%, 4 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Malik WashingtonWR58 snaps87%
  2. Tyreek HillWR56 snaps84%
  3. De'Von AchaneRB50 snaps75%
  4. Jonnu SmithTE37 snaps55%
  5. Julian HillTE31 snaps46%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill23%, 7 targets
  2. De'Von Achane23%, 7 targets
  3. Jonnu Smith19%, 6 targets
  4. Malik Washington13%, 4 targets
  5. River Cracraft10%, 3 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. De'Von Achane59%, 17 carries
  2. Raheem Mostert28%, 8 carries
  3. Jeff Wilson7%, 2 carries
  4. Tua Tagovailoa7%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George KittleSFTE6398%926%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR6094%618%0
Malik WashingtonMIAWR5887%413%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR5684%723%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR5383%926%5
Patrick TaylorSFRB5180%515%8
De'Von AchaneMIARB5075%723%17
Ricky PearsallSFWR4672%412%0
Jonnu SmithMIATE3755%619%0
Julian HillMIATE3146%00%0
Durham SmytheMIATE2436%26%0
Raheem MostertMIARB2131%26%8
River CracraftMIAWR1827%310%0
Eric SaubertSFTE1016%13%0
Jacob CowingSFWR1016%00%0
Jeff WilsonMIARB710%00%2
Erik EzukanmaMIAWR710%00%0
Chris ConleySFWR46%00%0
Brayden WillisSFTE12%00%0
Jack StollMIATE11%00%0

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.

  • Biggest overperformer+7.9De'Von Achane31.0 PTS vs 23.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.3Patrick Taylor Jr.3.5 PTS vs 13.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.1 xFPDe'Von Achane31.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB31.023.1+7.975%57% car—01757%723%
Brock PurdySF · QB22.120.4+1.7100%40 att—40422%00%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR25.118.7+6.483%28% car—0528%924%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB12.516.4−3.9100%34 att—3427%00%
George KittleSF · TE18.615.4+3.298%24% tgt—000%924%
Patrick Taylor Jr.SF · RB3.513.8−10.380%44% car—0844%514%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR11.912.0−0.184%23% tgt—000%723%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR9.110.3−1.294%16% tgt—000%616%
Jonnu SmithMIA · TE12.210.3+1.955%19% tgt—000%619%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB6.68.6−2.031%27% car—0827%26%
Malik WashingtonMIA · WR5.86.9−1.187%13% tgt—000%413%
Ricky PearsallSF · WR7.76.9+0.872%11% tgt—000%411%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB3.65.8−2.2—8% tgt—016%38%
River CracraftMIA · WR1.65.1−3.527%10% tgt—000%310%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE1.53.4−1.936%6% tgt—000%26%
Eric SaubertSF · TE7.21.7+5.516%3% tgt—000%13%
Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB1.21.3−0.110%7% car—027%00%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB0.40.7−0.3—3% car—013%00%

Team totals: 49ers 37 targets and 18 carries; Dolphins 31 targets and 30 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Brock Purdy

SF · QB · 22.1 pts on 20.4 expected

26 of 40 passing for 313 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 26 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

Tua Tagovailoa

MIA · QB · 12.5 pts on 16.4 expected

22 of 34 passing for 215 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 25.1 pts on 18.7 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 96 yards and 1 touchdown; 5 carries (28% of the team's) for 25 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

George Kittle

SF · TE · 18.6 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 8 catches for 106 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

De'Von Achane Ran hot

MIA · RB · 31.0 pts on 23.1 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 70 yards; 17 carries (57% of the team's) for 120 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Tyreek Hill

MIA · WR · 11.9 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 3 catches for 29 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.

Patrick Taylor Jr. Unlucky

SF · RB · 3.5 pts on 13.8 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard; 8 carries (44% of the team's) for 24 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Eric Saubert Ran hot

SF · TE · 7.2 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Eric Saubert →

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Patrick Taylor Jr. played 80% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
  • Stock up: Jauan Jennings played 94% of the snaps, up from a 75% season average.
  • Stock down: Eric Saubert played 16% of the snaps, down from a 34% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Malik Washington played 87% of the snaps, up from a 35% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed to49ers DDolphins D
QBs16.614.2
RBs22.721.5
WRs30.530.5
TEs10.313.1

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

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 50%, stood at 62% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Purdy → Samuel, 16-yd TD60% → 37%Q2 14:14
  2. +26Tagovailoa → Hill, 3-yd TD46% → 72%Q2 3:20
  3. +12Sanders 54-yd FG63% → 75%Q3 10:57
  4. −30Purdy → Saubert, 2-yd TD93% → 63%Q4 12:02
  5. +19Sanders 48-yd FG78% → 97%Q4 2:10

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Dolphins
San Francisco 49ersMeasureMiami Dolphins
61Plays64
70%Pass rate53%
6.8Yds / dropback6.3
4.5Yds / carry5.5
5/13Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Miami ran 3 more plays and gained 1.0 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • SF Samuel 24% · Kittle 24% · Jennings 16%
  • MIA Achane 23% · Hill 23% · Smith 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Dolphins
ResultSFMIA
Touchdowns22
Field goals15
Punts42
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals10

MIA turnover edge: +1

  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their second possession, a 8-play, 44-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Dolphins drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:00391:30Punt
MIAQ1 13:305122:56Punt
SFQ1 10:34543:04Punt
MIAQ1 7:308444:00Field goal
SFQ1 3:3010704:16Touchdown
MIAQ2 14:1411494:34Field goal
SFQ2 9:403-91:47Punt
MIAQ2 7:538684:33Touchdown
SFQ2 3:209672:33Field goal
MIAQ2 0:474170:47End of half
MIAQ3 15:008344:03Field goal
SFQ3 10:579475:04Missed FG
MIAQ3 5:539544:45Field goal
SFQ3 1:089604:06Touchdown
MIAQ4 12:025202:31Punt
SFQ4 9:314272:54Punt
MIAQ4 6:377414:27Field goal
SFQ4 2:102170:14Interception
MIAQ4 1:563620:20Touchdown
SFQ4 1:369521:26Downs
MIAQ4 0:101-10:10End 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.

49ers vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Dolphins 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 49ers win
44–201995
Largest Dolphins win
43–172020

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 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Dolphins
49ersStatDolphins
6-11Record8-9
22.9Points per game20.3
376.3Yards per game325.4
6.2Yards per play5.1
25.6Points allowed per game21.4
317.4Yards allowed per game314.4

49ers and Dolphins in Fantasy

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

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 49ers vs Dolphins Week 16 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the San Francisco 49ers 29–17 in Week 16 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on December 22, 2024. See the Dolphins' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Dolphins?

The final score was Dolphins 29, 49ers 17. The Dolphins led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 7, Dolphins 16.

What happened in the 49ers vs Dolphins game?

Miami led 13–10 at halftime and outscored San Francisco 16–7 after the break to win 29–17. The Dolphins finished with a narrow 381–374 edge in total offense. De'Von Achane led all players with 6 catches for 70 yards, plus 17 carries for 120 rushing yards and a touchdown. The 49ers committed 1 turnover, the Dolphins none.

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

De'Von Achane led the game with 31.0 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 16, on 6 catches for 70 yards, plus 17 carries for 120 rushing yards and a touchdown. Deebo Samuel was next with 25.1 (WR5). See De'Von Achane's 2024 game log.

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

Brock Purdy (SF) led all passers with 26 of 40 for 313 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 17 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown. George Kittle (SF) led in receiving with 8 catches for 106 yards.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane score against the 49ers?

De'Von Achane scored 31.0 points in PPR leagues, 28.0 in half-PPR and 25.0 in standard scoring against the 49ers in Week 16 of the 2024 season, on 6 catches for 70 yards, plus 17 carries for 120 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 23% of his team's targets.

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

De'Von Achane outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 31.0 PPR points on 23.1 xFP (+7.9). Patrick Taylor Jr. fell furthest short, with 3.5 points on 13.8 xFP (−10.3). 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 49ers vs Dolphins?

De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 31.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Dolphins beat the 49ers?

The Dolphins beat the 49ers 29–17 because they won the turnover battle 1–0 and outgained them 381–374.

Which team won the turnover battle in 49ers vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 1–0: the 49ers gave the ball away 1 time and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.

What was the turning point of 49ers vs Dolphins?

Brock Purdy's 2-yard touchdown pass to Eric Saubert with 12:02 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Dolphins' win probability from 93% to 63%.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Dolphins 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 49ers and Dolphins 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 49ers and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2024, they last met in the 2022 season on December 4, 2022, when the 49ers beat the Dolphins 33–17.

What is the 49ers vs Dolphins record since 2021?

The 49ers lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.