Too many penalties, a missed chance in the red zone, a missed field goal, and a costly interception...
the San Francisco 49ers have seen these storylines play out too many times in 2024, and they were on display once again on Sunday as they fell 29-17 to the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. On a day when they were officially eliminated from playoff contention based on results in other games, the 49ers also clinched a losing record on the season in a game where they committed 11 penalties and gave up 382 total yards. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 313 yards on 26-of-40 passing with two touchdowns and one interception, while Tua Tagovailoa completed 22-of-34 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown for the Dolphins.
Running back De'Von Achane chipped in 191 total yards for the Dolphins (121 rushing, 70 receiving), while wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown with five carries for 25 yards for the 49ers. First Half The 49ers opened the game with a three-and-out, electing to punt on fourth down instead of challenging a third-and-short ruling where running back Patrick Taylor was ruled short of a first down even though he appeared on replay to have crossed the line to gain. The Dolphins took over at their 10-yard line, then punted back to the 49ers after five plays to give the 49ers possession at their 28-yard line.
The 49ers moved across midfield on an 11-yard completion to wide receiver Jauan Jennings and runs by Taylor and Deeb.
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