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Dolphins lose 35-13 after 9 sacks in 2 games
Livemint··4d ago
Miami lost 35-13 to San Francisco on Sunday after leading early, coach Jeff Hafley said. Malik Willis threw a 77-yard touchdown to Ryan Miller late, and rookie safety Michael Taaffe had nine tackles. De'Von Achane rushed 20 times for 84 yards in the first half, but Miami has allowed nine sacks without recording one through two games.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Kicker Riley Patterson missed his second field goal in two games and punter Bradley Pinion dropped a snap leading to a quick 49ers score.
- Hafley said multiple pressure packages failed against Brock Purdy, who completed 18 straight passes during one stretch.
- The Dolphins face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in their home opener next Sunday.
What's Happening
- San Francisco scored touchdowns on each of its first five possessions and Purdy finished with two incompletions.
- Hafley said the second half coaching and play were not good enough despite a strong week of preparation.
- Veteran right tackle Austin Jackson struggled against Nick Bosa after a tough Week 1 matchup with Maxx Crosby.
Special teams and pressure gaps
- Hafley framed the season around small victories and development when wins are scarce.
- Taaffe is among young defenders Miami hopes to build around during a rebuilding year.
- Linebacker Chop Robinson missed Sunday while progressing through concussion protocol.
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