Overview

• The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers, both with 6-8 records, are effectively fighting to keep faint playoff hopes alive in Week 16.
• The Dolphins are slight favorites at home, with betting odds giving them a 1-1.5 point edge over the 49ers.
• San Francisco’s offense has struggled recently, with quarterback Brock Purdy underperforming and the team scoring 10 or fewer points in three of their last four games.
• Miami’s defense has been a bright spot, ranking sixth in total defense and holding Houston to just 181 yards last week, though offensive consistency remains an issue.
• The game marks a reunion for Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who faces his former team, while both teams aim to salvage pride in disappointing seasons.