49ers Rout Dolphins
Brock Purdy and 49ers Rout Dolphins 35-13 for Historic 2-0 Start
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Key Points
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San Francisco’s 2-0 start marked the first time in franchise history that the 49ers opened a season with consecutive victories by at least 20 points.
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Miami entered the game carrying more than $180 million in dead salary-cap money, a financial burden that contributed to the context surrounding its overmatched roster.
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Purdy completed 18 consecutive passes at one point, and the 49ers quarterback had no sacks or turnovers in the game.
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Purdy’s performance included 30 rushing yards and an 18-yard second-quarter run; he became the first 49ers player since Alex Smith in 2006 to record at least 30 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown and two passing touchdowns in one game.
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Miami’s first-half scoring chances broke down in the red zone: Riley Patterson missed a 51-yard field-goal attempt on the opening drive, while the Dolphins settled for field goals on their other two first-half possessions.
The San Francisco 49ers opened their 2026 season 2-0 by routing the Miami Dolphins 35-13, marking the first time in franchise history they won consecutive games by at least 20 points. SF Chronicle reported that quarterback Brock Purdy had an almost perfect game, completing 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and three total touchdowns while directing scoring drives on the team's first five possessions.
Miami fell to 0-2 and struggled on both sides of the ball, with the Dolphins carrying more than $180 million in dead salary-cap money that strained their roster depth. Voice of Alexandria noted that Christian McCaffrey reached 100 career touchdowns in his 114th game, the fourth-fastest mark in the Super Bowl era, while also scoring twice in the win.
Purdy's Near-Perfect Performance Carries San Francisco
Brock Purdy delivered a career-defining game for the 49ers. According to SF Chronicle, he completed 18 consecutive passes at one point and recorded no sacks or turnovers. Purdy added 30 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, becoming the first 49ers quarterback since Alex Smith in 2006 to combine at least 30 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and two passing touchdowns in a single game.
George Kittle made a strong return from his playoff Achilles injury with four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown. VC Star reported that the 49ers' offensive dominance left little doubt about the outcome by halftime, as San Francisco's first five drives all resulted in touchdowns.
McCaffrey Reaches Historic Touchdown Milestone
Christian McCaffrey scored twice and achieved a historic milestone rarely reached in NFL history. Freedom 96.9 noted that he became the fourth-fastest player in the Super Bowl era to reach 100 career touchdowns, doing so in just 114 games. Only a select few players have ever reached this mark so quickly.
Miami's Red Zone Struggles Define Defensive Collapse
The Dolphins' defense could not contain San Francisco's offense, and their own red zone execution fell apart early. Miami kicker Riley Patterson missed a 51-yard field goal attempt on the opening drive, forcing the team to settle for field goals on their other two first-half possessions. The 49ers, by contrast, scored touchdowns on each of their opening five drives.
Miami's offensive struggles continued throughout the game. VC Star reported that the Dolphins did not score a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter, when quarterback Malik Willis connected with Ryan Miller on a 77-yard pass play. At 0-2, Miami faces mounting pressure to turn around its season.
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