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San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 22, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 22, 2024 5:23 PM
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 4:25 PM, the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins will clash at Hard Rock Stadium, both looking to rebound from disappointing losses. The 49ers, sitting at 6-8, will aim to improve their 2-4 road record, while the Dolphins, also 6-8, will try to capitalize on their 4-3 home advantage. This crucial matchup could be a turning point in the seasons of these two struggling NFL teams.
San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins

Current Odds

SF
MIA
Over
47.0
-100
Under
45.5
+107
SF
+2.5
+100
MIA
-2.5
-104
SF
ML
+165
MIA
ML
-156

49ers vs Dolphins statistics

Stat 49ers Dolphins
Points Per Game 22.4 19.7
Total Yards 374.4 342.1
Yards Passing 240.9 240.6
Yards Rushing 133.5 101.4
Points Allowed Per Game 22.9 22.3
Yards Allowed 311.8 323.0
Pass Yards Allowed 194.0 219.4
Rush Yards Allowed 117.8 103.6

Miami Dolphins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/15/24 @ Houston Texans L 20-12
12/8/24 vs New York Jets W 32-26 OT
11/28/24 @ Green Bay Packers L 30-17
11/24/24 vs New England Patriots W 34-15
11/17/24 vs Las Vegas Raiders W 34-19

San Francisco 49ers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/12/24 vs Los Angeles Rams L 12-6
12/8/24 vs Chicago Bears W 38-13
12/1/24 @ Buffalo Bills L 35-10
11/24/24 @ Green Bay Packers L 38-10
11/17/24 vs Seattle Seahawks L 20-17

Miami Dolphins injuries

  • Tyreek Hill (WR): Questionable
  • Bradley Chubb (LB): Out
  • Cameron Goode (LB): Questionable
  • Quinton Bell (LB): Questionable
  • Terron Armstead (OT): Questionable

San Francisco 49ers injuries

  • Trent Williams (OT): Out
  • Nick Bosa (DE): Questionable
  • Dre Greenlaw (LB): Questionable
  • Robert Beal Jr. (DE): Questionable
  • Isaac Guerendo (RB): Out

49ers vs Dolphins game info

Type Info
Venue Hard Rock Stadium
Location Miami Gardens, FL
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM
TV CBS
Temperature 73°
Chance of Rain 34%

49ers vs Dolphins predictions

As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for a showdown against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, there's plenty of buzz surrounding their key players. Brock Purdy, showing promise under center, is anticipated to keep up his performance with about 245 passing yards and potentially tossing a couple of touchdowns. Isaac Guerendo, who's been a revelation in the backfield, might clock in over 60 rushing yards and is likely to find the end zone. And of course, we can't overlook George Kittle, the tight end whose knack for big plays might see him amassing around 65 receiving yards, making him a standout in this matchup.

Flipping to the Miami Dolphins, it's no surprise that all eyes will be on Tua Tagovailoa. His pinpoint accuracy is expected to continue, possibly racking up around 232 passing yards and maybe clinching a couple of touchdowns. But the ground game shouldn't be ignored either, with De'Von Achane looking to make substantial contributions himself, potentially rushing for close to 60 yards. Additionally, Tyreek Hill's incredible speed and agility could see him leading the aerial attack, with expectations hovering around 68 receiving yards, further solidifying his impact for the Dolphins.

When it all comes down to it, this game promises to be a tightly contested battle, with both teams evenly matched and showing similar records. The Dolphins, playing at home with a slight edge in crowd support, might just have the upper hand, particularly with their dynamic offensive weapons ready to fire. Don't be surprised if they pull off a narrow victory, leaning on their high-octane offense to edge out the 49ers in what could be a thrilling encounter.

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