49ers Look Strong In One‑Sided Victory Against Dolphins

Defense

The 49ers defense allowed 284 total yards — 182 passing and 102 rushing — held Miami 0-for-2 in the red zone, and sacked Malik Willis four times.

The pass rush finally came alive. Romello Height recorded the first sack of his career, and Nick Bosa was disruptive throughout the game, collapsing the pocket and forcing plays to break down.

Fred Warner added half a sack, and Dre Greenlaw is starting to look like the Greenlaw of a few years ago.

Ji’Ayir Brown made 13 tackles and continues to stand out — he’s becoming a player to watch this season. Marques Sigle is another emerging standout, recording 7 tackles, a sack, and a TFL.

Overall, the defense played a solid game. The first half brought some trouble getting off the field, but they held Miami to field goals. In the second half, they tightened up, got stops, and aside from a garbage‑time touchdown, the defense is starting to look like a top unit through two weeks.

Special Teams

The 49ers’ special teams unit was solid once again. The biggest play came on a Dolphins blunder during a punt. Eddy Pineiro was perfect on all five extra points.

Coaching

The 49ers offense scored on their first five possessions, the defense overcame early issues and adjusted well in the second half, and special teams didn’t give anything away. Despite committing 7 penalties and losing the time‑of‑possession battle, the 49ers still won 35–13 — a testament to strong coaching and execution.

The Opponent

The Dolphins looked like a young team still building a foundation. Their schedule doesn’t get any easier as they host the Chiefs in Week 3. At this rate, Miami is starting to look like early contenders in the Arch Manning sweepstakes.

Looking Ahead

The 49ers host the 1–1 Arizona Cardinals, who are coming off a 31–7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

End Of Rant

Brock Purdy was clicking on Sunday, and everyone saw it. The 49ers defense still has a few things to figure out against the run, but the pass rush has returned. Two weeks in a row, this team has looked balanced and has won in all phases. Moving forward, the question becomes how they continue to improve — and what that evolution looks like.