49ers observations: Brock Purdy cooks Dolphins in easy win
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Key Points:
- Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins, completing 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards, two touchdowns, and achieving a 149.1 passer rating, while also rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown.
- Christian McCaffrey scored twice, reaching his 99th and 100th career touchdowns, with additional touchdown receptions by George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk.
- The 49ers' run defense struggled against Miami's running game, particularly against De’Von Achane, allowing long drives that limited San Francisco's offensive possessions in the first half.
- Injuries have depleted the 49ers' wide receiver depth, with Demarcus Robinson exiting early due to an ankle injury, joining other sidelined receivers Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, and De’Zhaun Stribling.
- San Francisco will look to maintain momentum as they prepare to host the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday, despite challenges in their receiver corps and defensive run stopping.
