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Dolphins struggle in 35-13 loss against 49ers in Santa Clara

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Dolphins struggle in 35-13 loss against 49ers in Santa Clara

Summary

The Miami Dolphins fell to the San Francisco 49ers 35-13 on Sunday, dropping to 0-2 on the season. The Dolphins faced struggles both offensively and defensively, highlighted by dropped passes and penalties. Quarterback Brock Purdy led the 49ers, achieving a 149.1 passer rating with no interceptions. The Dolphins’ special teams and offensive line also faced multiple issues, contributing to the disappointing result. Following this loss, the Dolphins are expected to experience further challenges as they look to regroup before their next game.

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By the Numbers

•Dolphins fall to 0-2 after loss to 49ers.
•Brock Purdy completes 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards.
•Dolphins struggle with dropped passes and penalties.
•Kicker Riley Patterson misses another field goal attempt.
•Next game will be crucial for Dolphins' rebuilding efforts.

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1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Perkins: Brace yourselves, Dolphins fans . . . this is only the beginning of the pain

What they're saying

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Rebuilds often suck. That’s just a brutal reality in sports. They are usually painful, which was the case in the Miami Dolphins’ 35-13 loss at the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and there’s no guarantee of success. I’ve been through enough of these restarts, rebuilds, recalibrations or whatever you want to call this thing that the winless Dolphins (0-2) are undergoing, to ...
— Yahoo Sports

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