The 49ers Return From Dominating Win in Australia to Take on the Dolphins in Home Opener
BetMGM lists San Francisco as a 13-point favorite, with a 45.5-point over/under and the game airing on FOX.
- On Sunday, September 20, the San Francisco 49ers host the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium for an NFL Week 2 matchup, with BetMGM Sportsbook listing San Francisco as 13.5-point favorites.
- The 49ers enter following a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, while Miami seeks to avoid an 0-2 start after losing 27-13 to the Las Vegas Raiders last week.
- 49ers linebacker Fred Warner recorded 958 career tackles, the most for any San Francisco player since at least 2000, while Miami deployed 11 rookies for 436 snaps in their opener.
- Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley prepared his team in Napa, California, rather than returning to Florida, stating, "This game is going to be about us taking a step forward."
- Running back Von Achane and quarterback Malik Willis lead Miami's offense against a 49ers defense that allowed 122 yards rushing to the Rams last week.
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