Dolphins vs 49ers predictions, graded
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Dolphins 13, 49ers 35 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Dolphins vs 49ers? Of 11 pundits with a call on record, all 11 take the 49ers. 5 named a score; the median has the 49ers by 19. The 49ers won 35-13, so 11 of 11 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 96 out of 100.
Who the room took
11 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callDolphins vs 49ers picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 2 49ers
- Sports Illustratedall 2 49ers
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 49ers
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 49ers.
Dolphins vs 49ers score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is 49ers by 19, and the final was 49ers by 22.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Alain Poupart49ers 27, Dolphins 17Close · 71
- Chris Simms49ers 34, Dolphins 20Hit · 81
- John Breech49ers 38, Dolphins 16Hit · 100
- Pete Prisco49ers 29, Dolphins 10Hit · 93
- Richard Sherman49ers 31, Dolphins 10Hit · 98
Dolphins at 49ers: how they came in
The Dolphins are 0-1; the 49ers are 1-0. On win totals, 18 pundits put the Dolphins at 2.8 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the 49ers at 10.1 wins on average.
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 13 scored, 27 allowed
- Last games
- L 13-27 at Raiders Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 27th, defense 27th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 7-10
- Win-total calls
- 18 pundits · average 2.8 · 0 to 7 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Dolphins game
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 27 scored, 7 allowed
- Last games
- W 27-7 at Rams Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 2nd, defense 9th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.1 · 3 to 14 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 49ers game
Dolphins and 49ers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Dolphins
- Malik WillisStarting QB · QB
1,396 passing yards · 6 TD, 6 INT · 58.2% completions · 232 rushing yards · 8 games · 27th in the NFL in passing yards
Malik Willis to record 1,000 rushing yards
“But the appeal of Willis is that if he plays 17 games, he might run for 1,000 yards. Yes, he’s that good of a runner.” the article →
Malik Willis to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“I think he's going to produce as a QB1 in fantasy because he's going to freaking run.” the article →
- Ollie Gordon IIRB1 · RB
463 rushing yards on 107 carries · 4 TD · 7 catches for 23 · 7 games · 18th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ollie Gordon II to be 1st on the depth chart
“Gordon is going to be the workhorse for the Dolphins running game until further notice” the article →
- Malik WashingtonWR1 · WR
33 catches for 350 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 55th in the NFL in receiving yards
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Caleb Douglas in a walking boot ... Washington is expected to be Miami's No. 1 receiver in Week 3.” the article →
Malik Washington to make the roster
“along with veterans Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert” the article →
- Greg DulcichTE1 · TE
24 catches for 270 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 85th in the NFL in receiving yards
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
“Dulcich could be a sneaky-good fantasy option this year.” the article →
Greg Dulcich to be 1st on the depth chart
“with only Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore, and Ben Sims behind him on the tight end depth chart, Dulcich should be the Dolphins' every-down tight end” the article →
- Chop RobinsonSack leader · LB
4 sacks · 7 solo tackles · 7 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
“Robinson will be back against Kansas City and told reporters Thursday he'll be wearing a Guardian cap (Week 3)” the article →
- Jacob RodriguezTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 34 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jacob Rodriguez to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Green dot linebacker already as a rookie. And here he was with 14 tackles... There's a good chance that he's going to be right there in the mix for defensive rookie of the year.” the article →
Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart
“Miami will start three rookies on defense: Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez , and Michael Taaffe .” the article →
49ers
- Brock PurdyStarting QB · QB
1,980 passing yards · 17 TD, 5 INT · 69.1% completions · 201 rushing yards · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in passing yards
Brock Purdy to stay with San Francisco 49ers
“QB Brock Purdy, 49ers ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Brock Purdy to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Consider him a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Christian McCaffreyRB1 · RB
457 rushing yards on 102 carries · 10 TD · 36 catches for 270 · 8 games · 19th in the NFL in rushing yards
Christian McCaffrey to outplay his draft cost (that mid first round pick)
“Pat has them ranked number seven overall... So I think we just need to get like twelve or thirteen games, fourteen games out of him to have him be worth that mid first round pick... that's why I'm willing to draft Christian McCaffrey in the middle of the first round.” the article →
Christian McCaffrey to make the roster
“So Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Youssek locked in. Kalyn Black locked in. Jordan James locked in.” the article →
- Mike EvansWR1 · WR
27 catches for 420 yards · 3 TD · 6 games · 33rd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Watkins is probably just a one-week rental, since Evans figures to be back by Week 11 at the latest” the article →
Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (a locked and loaded top twenty four guy)
“I'm drafting him, and I think he's gonna boom. I think he's gonna boom in this offense” the article →
- George KittleTE1 · TE
38 catches for 483 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in receiving yards
George Kittle to make the roster
“I got three tight ends here. George Kittle, who is no longer gonna be on Pup, so he has to make the roster.” the article →
George Kittle to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“He's back comfortably in the top-5 TE rankings.” the article →
- DeForest BucknerSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
DeForest Buckner to move — “may ship out before the deadline”
“Outside of Nelson, running back Jonathan Taylor and pass rusher DeForest Buckner are other possible trade chips Indy may ship out before the deadline.” the article →
DeForest Buckner to move to San Francisco 49ers
“If I'm the Niners, I go after DeForest Bruckner.” the article →
- Fred WarnerTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 36 solo tackles · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Fred Warner to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers” the article →
Fred Warner to make the roster
“We know that Fred Warner is gonna make the roster.” the article →
Every call on Dolphins at 49ers
1–14 of 14
San Francisco 49ers 27 — Dolphins 17
Final Prediction: 49ers, 27, Dolphins 17
San Francisco 49ers to beat Dolphins
Black will likely see a similar workload in Week 2 as I expect the 49ers to blow out the Dolphins, which means Black will get plenty of garbage time usage.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Dolphins
All logic suggests the Dolphins are going to lose because the 49ers simply are a much better team
San Francisco 49ers 34 — Dolphins 20
I originally picked the 40 niners 31 to 20... I'm gonna go make it 34 to 20.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Miami Dolphins
While it seems too much to predict a Dolphins upset in this game, there are some factors to consider. ... Logic still says and will say until game time that the Dolphins aren't likely to win
San Francisco 49ers 38 — Dolphins 16
John Breech on why he has San Francisco pulling off the 38-16 win over Miami.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Dolphins
So the Browns might have something to say about that as well. But Niners should murder them.
San Francisco 49ers 29 — Dolphins 10
Pick: 49ers 29, Dolphins 10
San Francisco 49ers to beat Dolphins
49ers against the Dolphins and the Eagles on the road against the Titans, they seem to be easy picks. And I will have those plays going on at this point.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Miami Dolphins
he'll face off in a much better matchup against the Miami Dolphins, which will in all likelihood be a blowout ... a game they had locked up before they even stepped in the building
San Francisco 49ers 31 — Miami Dolphins 10
I got the San Francisco 49ers winning this game. They're going to score at least 30, so 31-10.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Miami Dolphins
I don't have high hopes. I like the Niners in dominant fashion in this game.
San Francisco 49ers 38 — Dolphins 16
THE PICK: 49ers 38-16 over Dolphins
San Francisco 49ers to beat Miami Dolphins
week two, I think there's gonna be an easy come home win for the forty niners... That brings us to two and o San Francisco 40 niners