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49ers romp past Dolphins 35-13 in Purdy’s big home opener

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 2:18 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

49ers Rout Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 35-13 in their home opener at Levi’s Stadium.
Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards, two touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
Running back Christian McCaffrey scored two one-yard touchdowns, marking his 100th career touchdown.
The 49ers scored on each of their first five drives, a feat not achieved since 1991.

Summary

Pinion Drops Punt

George Kittle returned from an Achilles injury and caught a touchdown pass.
De'Zhaun Stribling was ruled out for the contest.
Chop Robinson and Ronnie Harrison Jr. missed the game because of injuries.
Brandon Douglas recorded 94 receiving yards, tying Tyreek Hill’s franchise debut record.
Bradley Pinion dropped the snap on a punt, highlighting special-teams struggles.

History

Historical Context

After the 49ers posted a 14-2 record and won Super Bowl XXIV in 1989, a 14-2 season in 1990 ended with a NFC Championship loss, marking the end of their early-90s dynasty. Today, rookie Brock Purdy threw 20-of-22 for 287 yards while Christian McCaffrey recorded his 100th career touchdown, signaling a revival of San Francisco’s elite offense.

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49ers Rout Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 35-13 in their home opener at Levi’s Stadium.
Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards, two touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
Running back Christian McCaffrey scored two one-yard touchdowns, marking his 100th career touchdown.
The 49ers scored on each of their first five drives, a feat not achieved since 1991.

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