Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 33–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–17 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Christian McCaffrey
- Top passer
- Brock Purdy
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:03) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 18 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.B…
- Game date
- 2022-12-04
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 33–17 on 2022-12-04. Christian McCaffrey posted a game-high +6.09 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 14-T.Sherfield for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 65 YAC
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(10:42) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(4:57) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 4 YAC
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(10:20) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(:07) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(2:57) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. PENALTY on MIA-2-B.Chubb, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(1:18) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(14:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-56-S.Ebukam was injured during the play. 6 YAC
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(2:08) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(2:03) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 18 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-57-D.Greenlaw at MIA 23. 57-D.Greenlaw for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 15:00TD Trent Sherfield Sr.Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 75
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 14-T.Sherfield for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 65 YAC
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 14:50XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 10:42FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 7-3
(10:42) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:57TD Kyle JuszczykPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 7-9
(4:57) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 4 YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:52XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:20FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 25
- Score
- 10-10
(10:20) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:07TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 10-16
(:07) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:04XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 2:57FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 10-20
(2:57) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. PENALTY on MIA-2-B.Chubb, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:18FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 10-23
(1:18) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:35TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 45
- Score
- 16-23
(14:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-56-S.Ebukam was injured during the play. 6 YAC
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:28XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 17-23
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:08FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 17-26
(2:08) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:03TD Dre GreenlawPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 75
- Score
- 17-32
(2:03) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 18 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-57-D.Greenlaw at MIA 23. 57-D.Greenlaw for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:53XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-33
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Christian McCaffrey · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2Trent Sherfield Sr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 3Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4
Brock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.38 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 5
Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +1.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 6
Durham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 7
George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 8
Jauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Christian McCaffrey — SF · Receiving
Christian McCaffrey posted the highest total EPA (+6.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
Christian McCaffrey's top snap (+3.74 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC
Biggest single play (-7.97 EPA): Tua Tagovailoa — (2:03) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 18 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-57-D.Greenlaw at MIA 23. 57-D.Greenlaw for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Brock Purdy led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.38 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.261 | +0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.387 | +0.087 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.085 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.261 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 61.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -16.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Trent Sherfield Sr. (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Kyle Juszczyk (Brock Purdy pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Christian McCaffrey (Brock Purdy pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Trysten Hill (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Dre Greenlaw
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SF 75 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 14-T.Sherfield for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 65 YAC; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 14:50) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIA 29 (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 4 YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 4:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SF 25 (Q2 10:20) — (10:20) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:04) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q3 2:57); San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SF 45 (Q4 14:35); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 14:28) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 75 (Q4 2:03); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 1:53) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 14-T.Sherfield for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 65 YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy sacked at MIA 45 for -7 yards (sack split by 43-A.Van Ginkel and 92-Z.Sieler). Penalty on SF-65-A.Banks, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right intended for 23-J.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward [91-A.Armstead] at SF 36. 1-J.Ward to SF 36 for no gain (23-J.Wilson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:35) — (14:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-56-S.Ebukam was injured during the play. 6 YAC
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 10-T.Hill to SF 36 for 17 yards (38-D.Lenoir). 3 YAC
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 18 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-57-D.Greenlaw at MIA 23. 57-D.Greenlaw for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 14-T.Sherfield for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 65 YAC
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Lenoir at MIA 33. 38-D.Lenoir to MIA 25 for 8 yards (10-T.Hill).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right intended for 23-J.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward [91-A.Armstead] at SF 36. 1-J.Ward to SF 36 for no gain (23-J.Wilson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · SF 75 · Score 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 14-T.Sherfield for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 65 YAC - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 14:50 · SF 15 · Score 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 10:42 · MIA 29 · Score 7-3
(10:42) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 4:57 · MIA 3 · Score 7-9
(4:57) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 4 YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 4:52 · MIA 15 · Score 7-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 10:20 · SF 25 · Score 10-10
(10:20) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · MIA 3 · Score 10-16
(:07) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · MIA 15 · Score 10-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 2:57 · MIA 25 · Score 10-20
(2:57) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. PENALTY on MIA-2-B.Chubb, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 1:18 · MIA 18 · Score 10-23
(1:18) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:35 · SF 45 · Score 16-23
(14:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-56-S.Ebukam was injured during the play. 6 YAC - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:28 · SF 15 · Score 17-23
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 2:08 · MIA 30 · Score 17-26
(2:08) 9-R.Gould 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:03 · SF 75 · Score 17-32
(2:03) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 18 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-57-D.Greenlaw at MIA 23. 57-D.Greenlaw for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · MIA 15 · Score 17-33
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers on 2022-12-04?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 33-17 in Week 13, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, San Francisco 49ers 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, San Francisco 49ers 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Sherfield (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Juszczyk (B. Purdy pass) (Q1 4:57) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (B. Purdy pass) (Q2 0:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 14:35) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Greenlaw (Q4 2:03) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 10:42, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 10:20, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 2:57, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 1:18, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 2:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 58.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.38 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.74 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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