San Francisco 49ers earn strong offensive grades in 35-13 win over Miami
The 49ers beat the Dolphins 35-13, with quarterback Brock Purdy posting a near-perfect passing performance and the team receiving mixed grades on defense and special teams.
San Francisco defeated Miami 35-13 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, improving to 2-0 on the season after an opening win in Australia. The 49ers led 28-0 after five consecutive touchdowns early in the second half.
Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, earning a passer rating of 149.1. He also led the team in rushing with 30 yards on three scrambles, including a short touchdown run. The passing offense received an A grade, while the rushing attack was rated C-plus after Christian McCaffrey recorded 23 yards on ten carries.
Defensively, the 49ers allowed 74 rushing yards to De’Von Achane, who averaged 3.7 yards per carry, resulting in a C-plus grade for run defense. The pass defense was assessed at B-minus after the Dolphins managed a 77-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, though the unit recorded back-to-back sacks by Fred Warner and rookie Romello Height in the second quarter.
On special teams, kicker Eddy Piñeiro converted all five extra-point attempts despite a recent illness, and punter Corliss Waitman posted a 43-yard net average with both punts inside the 20-yard line, earning a B-minus grade.
Coach Kyle Shanahan’s game plan was praised, receiving a B-plus grade for preparing the offense and making halftime adjustments to the defensive front.
Overall, the 49ers were rated B-plus for the contest, reflecting strong offensive execution and solid coaching amid mixed defensive performances.