The 29-17 loss to the Dolphins perfectly encapsulated the campaign: statistically strong but fundamentally rotten. On Sunday, the Niners averaged more yards per play than the Dophins. San Francisco’s defense held Miami to 4-of-12 on third downs and only one red-zone touchdown in three tries.

The 49ers ended the game missing the left side of their offensive line and getting little production from backup tailback Patrick Taylor Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers (6-9) suffered a series of injuries to key cogs during their 29-17 loss at the Miami Dolphins (7-8) on Sunday afternoon from Hard Rock Stadium. Offensively, guards Aaron Banks and Jaylon Moore exited with injuries.

The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers both entered 2024 with Super Bowl hopes. For the Dolphins, an influx of veterans was supposed to shepherd the team to postseason success after back-to-back first round exits. For the 49ers, a squad with two Super Bowl losses and two NFC Championship losses in five years expected to be in the mix yet again.

T wo teams clinging to slim chances of making the playoffs face off in NFL Week 16 as the Miami Dolphins (6-8) host the San Francisco 49ers (6-8) on CBS and Paramount+. Both teams