Miami
Dolphins
0-1
65
FINAL
8
San Francisco
49ers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Miami Dolphins crushed the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 65-8, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Dolphins' victory not only boosts their confidence but also sends a strong message to the league about their championship aspirations this season.
Quarterback Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 269 yards and four touchdowns, while De'Von Achane ripped through the 49ers' defense for 162 rushing yards. The Dolphins' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Willis to find open targets and keep the chains moving, solidifying their position as one of the most explosive offenses in the league.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, with Darrell Baker Jr. making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions. The game turned decisively in Miami's favor in the second quarter when they scored three unanswered touchdowns, effectively sealing the fate of the 49ers. Miami's defense, combined with their offensive firepower, proved too much for San Francisco to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 269 | 4 | 1 | 123.1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 40 | 18 | 45% | 244 | 1 | 6 | 33.7 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 162 | 12.5 | 15 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 12 | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 10 | 68 | 6.8 | 66 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 7 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 28 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 22 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

