Miami Dolphins instant takeaways: D is shredded by 49ers in 35-13 rout

The Miami Dolphins suffered a 35-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 2 home game, highlighting several areas of concern. Quarterback Brock Purdy had a near-flawless performance, while the 49ers' defense dominated all three phases of the game. Special teams also struggled, with a glaring mistake contributing to the team's downfall.

The Dolphins' lack of edge rushers became evident, as rookie Max Llewellyn, Clelin Ferrell, Robert Beal, and Malik Herring failed to make much impact. Malik Willis, the inexperienced starter, had multiple chances to throw away the ball but instead took sacks, stalling promising drives. In contrast, 49ers' quarterback Purdy utilized his legs effectively, turning a third-and-9 play into a 23-yard completion.

The secondary also suffered from confusion and mental errors, allowing tight end George Kittle to catch two passes for 52 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown. The team's special teams performance was inconsistent, with punter Bradley Pinion dropping the ball during a crucial third-quarter play, handing the 49ers possession near the Miami 28-yard line.