The Miami Dolphins came up with one of their best wins of the season Sunday. At the beginning of the year, a victory against the San Francisco 49ers would have seemed like something to improve the Dolphins’ seeding in the playoffs and prove themselves as a true contender.
With neither team likely to make the playoffs, the stakes don’t feel as big. However, if everything goes Miami’s way, the Week 16 win could play a crucial part in pushing the team into the playoffs.
The offense consistently put points on the board, and the defense gave up only 17 points. While San Francisco isn’t particularly healthy, Miami should be proud of their 12-point, especially considering it kept the season alive.
Here’s how we graded each unit: