Miami
Dolphins
1-0
41
FINAL
46
San Francisco
49ers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 46-41, showcasing a high-stakes battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams entered the game looking to establish dominance early in the season, but it was the 49ers who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the competitive NFC.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for an impressive 369 yards, while Christian McCaffrey found success on the ground with 149 rushing yards. Miami's Malik Willis kept the game close with four touchdown passes, proving to be a formidable opponent, but it was the combined efforts of Purdy and McCaffrey that helped the 49ers maintain their lead throughout the contest. Mike Evans also made a significant impact, finishing with 128 receiving yards that bolstered San Francisco's offensive attack.
Defensively, the 49ers were able to apply pressure when it mattered most, with Fred Warner recording a key sack that disrupted Miami's momentum. Malik Mustapha led the team with six tackles, providing a steady presence on defense. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when San Francisco's defense held strong, denying the Dolphins a critical drive that could have shifted the game's outcome, ultimately allowing the 49ers to secure their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 24 | 16 | 369 | 3 | 2 | 114.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 17 | 304 | 4 | 0 | 122.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 13 | 149 | 11.5 | 3 | 92 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 128 | 42.7 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 43 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

