T wo teams clinging to slim chances of making the playoffs face off in NFL Week 16 as the Miami Dolphins (6-8) host the San Francisco 49ers (6-8) on CBS and Paramount+. Both teams

The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers both entered 2024 with Super Bowl hopes. For the Dolphins, an influx of veterans was supposed to shepherd the team to postseason success after back-to-back first round exits. For the 49ers, a squad with two Super Bowl losses and two NFC Championship losses in five years expected to be in the mix yet again.

The San Francisco 49ers (6-8) and Miami Dolphins (6-8) meet Sunday. Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's

Deebo Samuel has had a rough ride at times this season for the San Francisco 49ers, but his performance against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday

The 29-16 loss to the Dolphins perfectly encapsulated the season: statistically strong but fundamentally rotten. On Sunday, the Niners averaged more yards per play than the Miami offense. The San Francisco defense held Miami to 4-of-12 on third downs and only one red-zone touchdown in three tries.

The San Francisco 49ers (6-9) suffered a series of injuries to key cogs during their 29-17 loss at the Miami Dolphins (7-8) on Sunday afternoon from Hard Rock Stadium. Offensively, guards Aaron Banks and Jaylon Moore exited with injuries.