The San Francisco 49ers are heading to Miami to take on the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers are looking to keep bounce back from their terrible loss to the Los Angeles Rams 12-6. On the opposing side, the Dolphins are looking to bounce back as well. They lost last week to the Houston Texans on the road 20-12. Both teams need to continue to win to keep their postseason hopes alive. Which team will have their season end and which team will keep it alive? Let’s dive head-first into this game and cook up a winner!
San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| San Francisco 49ers | +1.5 (-115) | Over 44.5 (-115) | +102 |
| Miami Dolphins | -1.5 (-105) | Under 44.5 (-105) | -120 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins Match Details
- Fixture: San Francisco 49ers @ Miami Dolphins
- Date and Time: December 22nd, 2024 @ 4:25 PM EST
Key Stats
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a tough loss last week against the Los Angeles Rams 12-6. Brock Purdy struggled in the loss. He completed 14 of 31 passes for 142 yards and an interception. George Kittle led the team in receiving yards with 61 on 4 catches. Isaac Guerendo had a decent game with 75 yards from scrimmage, 57 rushing and 18 receiving.
This offense couldn’t get anything going due to the monsoon of a rainstorm. Lastly, this offense was terrible on 3rd down. San Fran was 3/12 on 3rd down and if they can’t stay on the field, they won’t be able to keep up with a Miami offense that can score in a heartbeat.
This defense has been an above-average defense this season. They are ranked 17th in points allowed per game, 2nd in passing yards allowed per game, 15th in rushing yards allowed per game, 20th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 14th in sacks, and 14th in takeaways per game.
When you look at injuries, Nick Bosa, Maliek Collins, Dre Greenlaw, Isaac Guerendo, and Trent Williams are all listed as questionable for this game. This team needs a reset and a long offseason to reset the team. They have been injury-riddled and missing the postseason wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world for the 49ers.
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are looking to bounce back after a terrible performance last week against the Houston Texans, 20-12. Tua Tagovailoa was horrible in the loss. He completed 29 of 40 passes for 196 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions. Jonnu Smith led the team with 9 catches for 48 yards and a touchdown.
Tyreek Hill was invisible with 2 catches for 36 yards on 7 targets. As a team, Miami only had 52 yards rushing. For Mike McDaniel, whose offense is through the running game, is awful. If they want to keep their season alive, this is a due-or-die game. You win, you keep your season alive, you lose and it’s over.
Defensively, this team has been one of the better defenses in the NFL. They are ranked 13th in points allowed per game, 8th in passing yards allowed per game, 8th in rushing yards allowed per game, 6th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 26th in sacks, and 25th in takeaways per game. If you look at their injuries, there are some notable names. Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Terron Armstead are all listed as questionable. Bradley Chubb is also listed as questionable and is looking to play his first game of the season this week or next after being taken off IR.
Prediction
The Miami Dolphins are going to beat and cover the 1.5-point spread in this game against the San Francisco 49ers. San Fran needs a reset. This season has been a season from hell, just from an injury standpoint. I am picking the healthier team with better defense and offensive weapons. I don’t expect Tua to throw 3 interceptions in back-to-back weeks. With Tua and Tyreek Hill both primed for a bounce back, they will hook up for a big play or two and keep their season alive. The Miami Dolphins end the 49ers’ season on Sunday and defend home field in Miami.
