49ers 17–29 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins?

B. Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 57.8% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.97 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 62.9% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.99 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins?

D. Samuel (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 29–17 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 10–13 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Deebo Samuel Sr.
Top passer: Brock Purdy
Biggest EPA play: (1:44) 28-D.Achane right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2024-12-22

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the San Francisco 49ers 29–17 on 2024-12-22. Deebo Samuel Sr. posted a game-high +9.98 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	0	10	0	7	0	17
Miami Dolphins	3	10	6	19	0	29

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers

+3SF 26

+3SF 20

SF 3

+3MIA 3

+3SF 36

MIA 2

+3SF 30

+3MIA 35

SF 50

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:34FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
SF 26
Score
0-3
(3:34) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 14:22TD
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 16
Score
6-3
(14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 14:14XP
Jaylen Moody
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-3
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:44FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
SF 20
Score
7-6
(9:44) 7-J.Sanders 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:22TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
SF 3
Score
7-12
(3:22) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:20XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
7-13
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:50FG
Jaylen Moody
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 3
Score
10-13
(:50) 4-J.Moody 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:01FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
SF 36
Score
10-16
(11:01) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:11FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
SF 15
Score
10-19
(1:11) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:05TD
Eric Saubert
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
16-19
(12:05) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 82-E.Saubert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:02XP
Jaylen Moody
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
17-19
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:13FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
SF 30
Score
17-22
(2:13) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:10FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 35
Score
17-22
7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback to the SF 30.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:44TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
SF 50
Score
17-28
(1:44) 28-D.Achane right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:36TD
Jason Sanders
Points+7
Yard line
SF 15
Score
17-29
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
2De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +7.17 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
3George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
4Brock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +5.97 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
5Jonnu Smith · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
6Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +3.99 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
7De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8Montrell Washington · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 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

Deebo Samuel Sr. — SF · Receiving

Deebo Samuel Sr. posted the highest total EPA (+9.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.

Deebo Samuel Sr.'s top snap (+3.47 EPA): (14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.26 EPA): De'Von Achane — (1:44) 28-D.Achane right tackle for 50 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) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.97 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.010	+0.197
Offensive success rate	50.6%	57.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.133	+0.114
Rush EPA/play	-0.058	+0.128
Defensive EPA/play	-0.197	-0.010
Defensive success rate	42.5%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: +0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.20 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +15.76 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +0.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr. (Brock Purdy pass) (Q2 14:22)
Miami Dolphins — Trysten Hill (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 3:22)
San Francisco 49ers — Eric Saubert (Brock Purdy pass) (Q4 12:05)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q4 1:44)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 3:34)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 9:44)
San Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody (Q2 0:50)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q3 11:01)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q3 1:11)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 2:13)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 2:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SF 26 (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 14:14) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SF 20 (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) 7-J.Sanders 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 3:20) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIA 3 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 4-J.Moody 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SF 36 (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q3 1:11) — (1:11) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 19–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 82-E.Saubert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 12:02) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q4 2:10) — 7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback to the SF 30.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SF 50 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 28-D.Achane right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SF 15 (Q4 1:36) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 4-K.Kohou [93-C.Campbell] at MIA 38. 4-K.Kohou pushed ob at SF 46 for 16 yards (85-G.Kittle). The Replay Officia [WPA -19.0% · EPA -3.65]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.47]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 40-P.O'Donnell punts 39 yards to MIA 24, Center-46-T.Pepper, out of bounds. PENALTY on SF-22-I.Yiadom, Illegal Substitution, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 24. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -0.89]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) (No Huddle) 32-P.Taylor right end to MIA 36 for 4 yards (21-J.Poyer; 91-E.Ogbah). PENALTY on MIA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 40 - No Play. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.64]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 1-D.Samuel to MIA 18 for 17 yards (29-K.Fuller). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 28-D.Achane right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.2% · EPA +5.26]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) 4-J.Moody 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -4.06]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 4-K.Kohou [93-C.Campbell] at MIA 38. 4-K.Kohou pushed ob at SF 46 for 16 yards (85-G.Kittle). The Replay Officia [WPA -19.0% · EPA -3.65]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.47]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 3:34 · SF 26 · Score 0-3
(3:34) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 14:22 · MIA 16 · Score 6-3
(14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · MIA 15 · Score 7-3
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 9:44 · SF 20 · Score 7-6
(9:44) 7-J.Sanders 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 3:22 · SF 3 · Score 7-12
(3:22) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:20 · SF 15 · Score 7-13
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:50 · MIA 3 · Score 10-13
(:50) 4-J.Moody 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 11:01 · SF 36 · Score 10-16
(11:01) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 1:11 · SF 15 · Score 10-19
(1:11) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:05 · MIA 2 · Score 16-19
(12:05) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 82-E.Saubert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 12:02 · MIA 15 · Score 17-19
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:13 · SF 30 · Score 17-22
(2:13) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:10 · MIA 35 · Score 17-22
7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback to the SF 30.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · SF 50 · Score 17-28
(1:44) 28-D.Achane right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q4 1:36 · SF 15 · Score 17-29
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Deebo Samuel Sr. (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins on 2024-12-22?

The Miami Dolphins beat the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 in Week 16, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 10, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Miami Dolphins 6; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Miami Dolphins 19; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Miami Dolphins 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (B. Purdy pass) (Q2 14:22) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 3:22) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Saubert (B. Purdy pass) (Q4 12:05) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q4 1:44) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 3:34, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 9:44, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q2 0:50, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 11:01, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 1:11, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 2:13, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 2:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins?

Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 57.8% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.97 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 62.9% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.99 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins?

Deebo Samuel Sr. (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (14:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

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