Miami
Dolphins
0-1
16
FINAL
32
San Francisco
49ers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Miami Dolphins 32-16, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. With this victory, the 49ers improve their record early in the 2026 season, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with in the league.
Brock Purdy led the way for San Francisco, throwing for 247 yards, while Christian McCaffrey made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 104 rushing yards. Mike Evans was a standout in the receiving game, finishing with 100 yards and contributing to the offensive firepower that kept Miami on the back foot. Despite Malik Willis's two touchdown passes for the Dolphins, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the 49ers' balanced attack.
Defensively, the 49ers were formidable, with Deommodore Lenoir snagging an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The game’s turning point came in the third quarter when Lenoir's pick led to a quick touchdown drive, giving San Francisco a commanding lead. While Jacob Rodriguez of Miami made his presence felt with a team-high 12 tackles and Zach Sieler recorded two sacks, the 49ers' defensive efforts ultimately stifled Miami's comeback attempts and sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 24 | 18 | 247 | 1 | 0 | 121.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 43 | 20 | 214 | 2 | 1 | 67.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 26 | 104 | 4.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 86 | 7.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jordan James | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 6 | 6 | 2 | 57 |

