Miami
Dolphins
0-1
14
FINAL
35
San Francisco
49ers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe San Francisco 49ers topped the Miami Dolphins 35-14 in a decisive Week 2 matchup, asserting their dominance early in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to build momentum, the 49ers made a strong statement on their home turf, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position in the league.
Mac Jones led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for three touchdowns and contributing to a balanced attack that also featured Christian McCaffrey, who rushed for 98 yards. Ricky Pearsall was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 153 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Jones throughout the game. Malik Willis put up respectable numbers for Miami with 233 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the 49ers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the 49ers were impactful, with Fred Warner making a game-changing contribution by snagging two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Warner's first pick set up a quick touchdown, allowing San Francisco to pull ahead and maintain control for the remainder of the game. Although Jacob Rodriguez recorded two sacks and led the Dolphins in tackles, his efforts fell short against a well-rounded 49ers team that effectively neutralized Miami's offensive attempts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 39 | 18 | 233 | 0 | 2 | 44.0 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 12 | 9 | 196 | 3 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 15 | 5 | 129 | 2 | 2 | 65.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 22 | 12 | 114 | 2 | 1 | 80.4 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 14 | 98 | 7.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 6 | 153 | 25.5 | 2 | 91 | 1 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ West | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

