The Miami Dolphins host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. How can you watch the game?
The Miami Dolphins host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 with both teams sitting at 6-8 on the year. This has not been the season either team expected to have in 2024, but they now head into the final three weeks of the season hoping to finish strong and come away with a winning record. To do that, they have to win on Sunday.
Both teams are still holding on to slim playoff chances, with a loss on Sunday officially eliminating them from the postseason. Which team will be able to hold on to their improbable postseason hopes and which will begin their 2025 preparations?
How can you watch the game? What are the betting odds? We break down everything you need to know for tonight’s game here.
San Francisco 49ers (6-8) at (6-8) Miami Dolphins
Week 16
What time is kickoff?
4:25 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, December 22, 2024
Where is the game?
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
What TV station has the broadcast?
CBS
Who is the broadcast team?
Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson
How can I stream the game?
Paramount+; fuboTV; YouTube.TV (NFL Sunday Ticket subscription); NFL+ (replay after the game)
How can I listen to the game on radio?
National Radio Coverage: Sports USA
National Radio Broadcast Team: Josh Appel, James White
Local Radio Coverage: WINZ 940 AM/WBGG 105.9 FM Miami/Ft. Lauderdale; iHeart Radio WTZU 94.9 FM Mami/Ft. Lauderdale (Spanish broadcast) WUUB 106.3 FM West Palm Beach; WEFL 760 AM West Palm Beach (Spanish broadcast); WAVK 97.7 FM Key West; WCZR 101.7 FM/WAVW 92.7 FM Port St. Lucie
Dolphins Radio Broadcast Team: Jimmy Cefalo, Joe Rose, Kim Bokamper; Spanish broadcast: Roly Martin, Eduardo Martell
SiriusXM Channels: 383 (49ers broadcast); 228 (Dolphins broadcast)
Who are the referees?
Scott Novak (Referee)
Mark Pellis (Umpire)
Brian Sakowski (Down Judge)
Mark Stewart (Line Judge)
Terry Brown (Field Judge)
David Meslow (Side Judge)
Terrence Miles (Back Judge)
Matt Sumstine (Replay Official)
Tim England (Replay Assistant)
What is each team’s injury report?
49ers
- Out: Isaac Guerendo, running back (foot/hamstring); Trent Williams, tackle (ankle)
- Questionable: Robert Beal, Jr., defensive end (ankle); Nick Bosa, defensive end (hip/oblique); Dre Greenlaw, linenbacker (Achilles/knee)
Dolphins
- Out: Bradley Chubb, linebacker (knee – PUP); Blake Ferguson, long snapper (non-football illness – NFI)
- Doubtful: Dee Eskridge, wide receiver (knee); Jaylen Waddle, wide receiver (knee)
- Questionable: Terron Armstead, tackle (knee); Tyreek Hill, wide receiver (wrist); Kendall Lamm, tackle (back)
Were there any practice squad elevations?
49ers: Alex Barrett, defensive lineman; Ke’Shawn Vaughn, running back
Dolphins: Erik Ezukanma, wide receiver
Miami elevation tracker 2024:
Tucker Addington, long snapper – 3 elevations (Week 10, 11, 12)
Jackson Carman, tackle – 3 elevations (Week 10, 11, 12)
Matt Overton, long snapper – 3 elevations (Week 7, 8, 9)
Zach Triner, long snapper – 3 elevations (Week 13, 14, 15)
Robbie Chosen, wide receiver – 2 elevations (Week 1, 2)
Dee Eskridge, wide receiver – 2 elevations (Week 3, 4)
Erik Ezukanma, wide receiver – 2 elevations (Week 3, 16)
Neil Farrell, defensive tackle – 2 elevations (Week 8, 9)
Nik Needham, cornerback – 2 elevations (Week 5, 7)
Tim Boyle, quarterback – 1 elevation (Week 5)
Ryan Hayes, tackle – 1 elevation (Week 15)Up to two players per week may be elevated from the practice squad to be eligible for the team’s game-day active roster. An individual player may be elevated up to three times in the season. Any further desire by the team to have the player available on game day will require the team to sign the player to the 53-man roster.
Note: Wide receiver Robbie Chosen was released from the practice squad after Week 2.
Note: Quarterback Tim Boyle was promoted off the practice squad to the active roster in Week 7; he was released ahead of Week 8 as the Dolphins activated Tua Tagovailoa from injured reserve.
Note: Wide receiver Dee Eskridge was promoted off the practice squad to the active roster in Week 8.
Note: Long snapper Matt Overton was released from the practice squad after Week 9.
Note: Long snapper Tucker Addington was released from the practice squad after Week 12.
Note: Long snapper Zach Triner was released from the practive squad after Week 15.
What are the FanDuel sportsbook betting odds for the game?
49ers -1.5
Point total: 44.5
Moneyline: 49ers -118 | Dolphins +100
What jerseys are the teams wearing?
Wallpapers with Miami vibes @playgraton | #WallpaperWednesday pic.twitter.com/KduJ7Dxtex
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 19, 2024
Breakin’ out the aquas pic.twitter.com/jxHV1FmFac
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 20, 2024
W1hat is the weather forecast at game time?
73°F, Mostly sunny
What is the history between the teams?
Head-to-Head (Regular Season): Dolphins 8-6
Most Recent Game Results: 2022 Week 13 (Dec. 4, 2022) – 49ers 33-17 at San Francisco
Most Recent Game at Site Results: 2016 Week 12 (Nov. 27, 2016) – Dolphins 31-24 at Miami
How can I get more 49ers news?
SB Nation Team Site: Niners Nation
X: @NinersNation
AFC East Standings (thru Week 15)
Buffalo Bills (11-3)
Miami Dolphin (6-8)
New York Jets (4-10)
New England Patriots (3-11)