MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins hosted the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins needed a win to keep alive longshot NFL playoff hopes. It happened. It was Dolphins 29, 49ers 17. Jason Sanders made all five of his field goals for the Dolphins as their season stayed alive.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy completed 65 percent of his 40 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. The 49ers saw plenty of production from tight end George Kittle — who had eight catches for 106 yards — and wide receiver Deebo Samuel — who hauled in seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.

The San Francisco 49ers (6-8) will play the Miami Dolphins (6-8) on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium. The line forecasts a close game, with the 49ers favored by 1 point. The

The Miami Dolphins are, once again, a win away from getting back to .500. After a 29-17 win against the San Francisco 49ers, the team is 7-8 heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. The Dolphins had opportunities in Weeks 7,