Miami
Dolphins
0-1
25
FINAL
42
San Francisco
49ers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a compelling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 42-25. The win improves the 49ers' record early in the season and solidifies their position as a contender in the NFC.
Offensively, the 49ers were propelled by a dominant performance from Christian McCaffrey, who racked up an impressive 205 rushing yards, making him a pivotal force throughout the game. Miami’s Malik Willis threw for 218 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with San Francisco's offensive onslaught.
On the defensive side, Fred Warner played a crucial role in the 49ers' victory, leading the team with six tackles and also snagging an interception. Romello Height was a nightmare for the Dolphins' offensive line, recording an impressive 3.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's rhythm and helped turn the tide in favor of San Francisco. The game's turning point came in the second half when Height's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the 49ers to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 15 | 218 | 1 | 1 | 88.5 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 13 | 9 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 84.7 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 4 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 13 | 205 | 15.8 | 3 | 96 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

