49ers prepare for matchup against Dolphins on September 20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers face the Miami Dolphins today in their home opener. Players like Connor Colby and Jake Brendel will need to contend with the Dolphins' defensive line, while the 49ers' secondary will aim to neutralize Miami's offense. Following a weeklong trip to Australia, players have been focused on hydration and recovery. Eddy Pineiro is expected to kick after previously dealing with an illness.
- •49ers are coming off a victory ten days ago.
- •Players adjusted sleep schedules returning from Australia.
- •Colton McKivitz reported sleeping around seven hours on the flight.
- •Eddy Pineiro is back in the lineup after missing practice this week.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Nuggets: Game day
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