49ers face Dolphins in Week 2 after impressive pass rush in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins meet in Week 2 of the NFL season. The 49ers, coming off a 27-7 victory against the Los Angeles Rams, recorded a 41 percent pressure rate on quarterback Matthew Stafford. Miami enters the game after a difficult start, having lost to the Las Vegas Raiders and allowing five sacks. The matchup presents an opportunity for the 49ers' defensive line to capitalize on Miami's struggles in Week 1. The 49ers aim to build on their pass rush success against a Dolphins offensive line that faced significant difficulties.
- •49ers recorded a 41 percent pressure rate in Week 1.
- •Dolphins allowed five sacks in their loss to the Raiders.
- •Miami's quarterback Malik Willis faced 17 pressures in Week 1.
- •San Francisco hopes to leverage Miami's weak offensive line.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins offer 49ers a chance to build on their most surprising Week 1 strength
"The 49ers did a good job pressuring Matthew Stafford in Week 1, and their D-Line has a favorable Week 2 matchup.
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