Brock Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns on September 20, 2026, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins in their home opener at Levi’s Stadium. The win lifted San Francisco to 2-0.
The San Francisco 49ers delivered a decisive statement in their 2026 home opener, overwhelming the Miami Dolphins 35-13 at Levi’s Stadium on September 20, 2026. While a tight first half raised early hopes for the visiting team, a dominant third-quarter surge by the hosts turned the contest into a rout.
Brock Purdy and the 49ers Offense Capitalize on Every Drive
Quarterback Brock Purdy orchestrated an offense that scored touchdowns on its first five possessions of the game. Purdy finished the afternoon completing 20-of-22 pass attempts for 287 yards, two passing touchdowns, and no interceptions, earning a 149.1 passer rating according to San Francisco coverage. He also added 30 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.
“He was real sharp. He was on point,” head coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Got the ball to all the right spots.”
Kyle Shanahan, head coach
Running back Christian McCaffrey echoed that praise, highlighting the fifth-year quarterback’s execution.
“It’s unbelievable how decisive he is, how good he is at throwing on time, and then also creating when he has to. When he’s at the helm, we feel good.”
Christian McCaffrey, running back
Christian McCaffrey Reaches Century Mark in Career Touchdowns
McCaffrey hit a major career milestone during the victory, securing his 99th and 100th career touchdowns against Miami’s defense. He opened the scoring on San Francisco’s initial drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown and added his second score of the afternoon on a leap near the goal line in the third quarter.
The star running back finished the game with 10 carries for 23 yards and two scores, alongside four receptions for 43 yards. Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged the milestone after the final whistle.
“Christian had a hell of a day and a big accomplishment.”
Kyle Shanahan, head coach
George Kittle and the Passing Game Explode in the Second Half
Playing in just his second game back from an Achilles injury, tight end George Kittle provided an immediate spark after halftime. On the opening play of the third quarter, Purdy connected with Kittle over the middle for a 40-yard gain that exposed a double corner blitz.
“They brought a double corner blitz which opened the middle up, and George saw it and took it,” Shanahan said of the 40-yard completion. “You can see how explosive he was after the catch and how hard he is to bring down.”
Kyle Shanahan, head coach
Struggles Mount for Winless Miami Dolphins and Head Coach Jeff Hafley
For Miami, the Week 2 loss drops the team to 0-2 under first-year head coach Jeff Hafley in what is shaping up as a rebuilding season. While running back De’Von Achane carried the ball 20 times for 74 yards and added 19 receiving yards, the Dolphins’ offense continually stalled in scoring territory, settling for field goals in the first half before the game slipped away.
Quarterback Malik Willis faced relentless pressure from a San Francisco pass rush that recorded four sacks contributed to by Fred Warner, Upton Stout, Romello Height, Marques Sigle, and Keion White.
The Dolphins return home next weekend to host the Kansas City Chiefs.
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