Dolphins 2022 Opponent Breakdown: San Francisco 49ers

Our collection analyzing the Dolphins’ 2022 common season opponents continues with the San Francisco 49ers.

The Dolphins will face the 49ers in a Week 13 (Dec. 4) matchup, at Levi’s Stadium.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

2021 Report: 10-7, third in NFC West (gained wild-card playoff at Dallas; gained divisional playoff spherical at Inexperienced Bay; misplaced NFC Championship Sport at Los Angeles)

Final Dolphins-49ers Assembly: 2020 Week 5 at San Francisco – Dolphins 43, 49ers 17

From the primary drive to the final, the Dolphins dominated in historic vogue. Miami’s 43 factors had been probably the most scored by an opposing group at Levi’s Stadium (opened in 2014). Ryan Fitzpatrick led the Dolphins’ explosive offense with 350 yards and three touchdowns, whereas finishing 22 of his 28 passes. Preston Williams had 4 catches for 106 yards, together with a 47-yard achieve on the Dolphins’ first offensive play of the sport. Williams additionally had a 32-yard landing within the third quarter. 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo made his first begin after lacking two video games attributable to damage, however was pulled after throwing two interceptions on the finish of the primary half.

49ERS 2021 SEASON IN REVIEW

The 49ers made a pre-draft commerce with the Dolphins that landed them the third general decide, which they used to pick North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance. Regardless of his excessive choice, he performed sparingly as Jimmy Garoppolo remained the starter all through a lot of the season. Beginning Garoppolo paid off, as he led the Niners to a wild-card playoff berth and two highway wins over the Cowboys and Packers. Their playoff run ended within the convention championship, dropping to a Rams group that they’d crushed twice in the course of the common season.

KEY 49ERS VETERAN ADDITIONS

CB Charvarius Ward, DE Kemoko Turay, S George Odum, LB Oren Burks, DT Hassan Ridgeway, WR/KR Ray-Ray McCloud, Kerry Hyder Jr.

The Niners entered the offseason with a obtrusive want at cornerback. Signing Charvarius Ward, who helped the Chiefs to 2 Tremendous Bowl appearances, addresses that want in a serious approach. George Odum will compete with second-year security Talanoa Hufanga for the beginning spot that was created by the departure of Jaquiski Tartt. Kerry Hyder had a career-high 8.5 sacks with the Niners in 2020 earlier than enjoying final yr with the Seattle Seahawks

KEY 49ERS DEPARTURES

G Laken Tomlinson, DL D.J. Jones, CB Ok’Waun Williams, OL Tom Compton, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Trent Sherfield, DE Arden Key, DL Kentavius Road, S Jaquiski Tartt

After being chosen to his first Professional Bowl, Laken Tomlinson signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets. The influence of dropping D.J. Jones, Kentavius Road and Arden Key on the defensive position needs to be softened by the additions of Hassan Ridgeway, Kemoko Turay, and Hyder. Former 49ers standout Raheem Mostert together with Trent Sherfield and fellow vast receiver River Cracraft joined Mike McDaniel in Miami after their former offensive coordinator was named the brand new head coach of the Dolphins.

NOTABLE 49ERS 2022 DRAFT PICKS

EDGE Drake Jackson, RB Tyrion Davis-Worth, WR Danny Grey

GM John Lynch clearly understands the significance of a superb pass-rushing protection, including high-upside defensive finish Drake Jackson to a gaggle that already has Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead, and 4 key depth gamers with Hyder, Turay, Samson Ebukam, and Jordan Willis. Tyrion Davis-Worth is a robust runner with good stability and velocity. He’ll pair properly with breakout starter Elijah Mitchell together with backups Jeff Wilson Jr. and Trey Sermon to type a potent dashing assault in San Francisco.

EARLY 49ERS PROGNOSIS

With the 49ers lately giving Jimmy Garoppolo permission to hunt a commerce, the Trey Lance period formally has begun in San Fran. At 6-4, 226 kilos with 4.5-second 40-time velocity, Lance possesses uncommon athletic skill for Kyle Shanahan to get artistic with. Lance additionally has a cannon for an arm, which might open issues up for Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. There are prone to be rising pains ,although, as Lance hasn’t performed a lot soccer since 2019, his lone season as a starter at North Dakota State. Lance performed one recreation in his remaining yr earlier than the season was canceled as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. The 49ers protection ought to nonetheless be a formidable unit, led by their ferocious entrance seven. With the Seahawks now rebuilding and a few defensive uncertainty in Arizona, together with DeAndre Hopkins set to overlook six video games attributable to suspension, the 49ers might compete for one of many high two spots within the NFC West. Any hopes of the playoffs probably relaxation on the success of Lance and the 49ers offense.