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George Kittle stars in 49ers' 35-13 victory over Dolphins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:25 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

George Kittle stars in 49ers' 35-13 victory over Dolphins

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers triumphed over the Miami Dolphins 35-13 at Levi's Stadium on September 20, 2026. George Kittle played a key role, finishing with four receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown, while also reaching his 600th career catch. After a muted Week 1 performance, Kittle showcased his talent particularly with a 40-yard catch and a 12-yard touchdown reception in the second half. San Francisco's dominant victory featured a strong defensive effort, limiting Miami to 284 total yards. The 49ers improve their record early in the season with this win against a struggling Dolphins defense.

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Status Watch

•49ers score 35 points, allowing just 13 against the Dolphins.
•Kittle's 600th career catch places him alongside Jerry Rice in franchise history.
•Debut for Kittle after recovering from a torn Achilles suffered eight months prior.
•San Francisco maintains strong control of the game's pace and defense.
•49ers improve record with back-to-back wins to start the season.

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12:25 AMYahoo Sports — George Kittle comes back full circle in 49ers' romp over the Dolphins

What they're saying

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The San Francisco 49ers blew out the Miami Dolphins in a 35-13 romp in their home opener, with George Kittle playing a starring role, scoring a TD and notching his 600th career catch.
— Yahoo Sports

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