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49ers secure win against Dolphins with dominant second half performance

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

49ers secure win against Dolphins with dominant second half performance

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers took a commanding 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium on September 20. After leading 14-6 at halftime, the 49ers dominated the second half, scoring three touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey stood out with two rushing touchdowns, while Brock Purdy excelled, completing 15 of 16 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns. The Dolphins struggled to contain the 49ers' offensive surge after halftime, leading to the decisive score. The win continues to position the 49ers as a contender in the NFL this season.

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Status Watch

•49ers led at halftime, 14-6.
•Brock Purdy passed for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
•Christian McCaffrey scored two rushing touchdowns.
•Dolphins' defense struggled in the second half.
•49ers improved to 2-0 with this win.

Latest Updates

3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Good and bad from dominant Week 2 performance by 49ers
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What they're saying

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There was a ton of good for the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 2 win vs. the Miami Dolphins, but it wasn't perfect. Here's what was good and bad.
— Yahoo Sports