{
  "id": 8797230,
  "title": "Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 35-13 loss at San Francisco 49ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/things-we-learned-in-miami-dolphins-35-13-loss-at-san-francisco-49ers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T23:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/things-learned-miami-dolphins-35-234300661.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Miami Dolphins suffered a 35-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in their first game of the season. The Dolphins managed to hang on to a slim 16-3 deficit in the first half, but the 49ers scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to take control of the game. Quarterback Malik Willis had a decent performance, with 120 yards and no interceptions, though his decision-making could have been better. The coaching staff failed to correct the penalties and special teams errors that plagued the team in their previous game. Running back De'Von Achane had a solid performance, rushing for 74 yards on 20 carries. However, rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas had issues with drops and was later injured. Offensive line penalties were a recurring issue, with several calls against the Dolphins in the game. The 49ers had a significant play in the first half when linebacker Keion White's roughing the passer penalty allowed the 49ers to take control of the game.",
  "summary": "SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The rebuilding Miami Dolphins traveled to San Francisco on Sunday after spending the past week on the West Coast, but the wise planning didn’t do them any good as they lost, 35-13, to the 49ers. Miami (0-2) hung tough in the first half, clinging to a 16-3 deficit, but the scoring onslaught came quickly in the third quarter as the 49ers scored 21 unanswered points to take ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Miami Dolphins lost 35-13 to San Francisco 49ers in season opener",
    "49ers scored 21 unanswered points in third quarter to take control",
    "Malik Willis had decent performance with 120 yards, but decision-making issues"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Takeaways from Miami Dolphins' 35-13 loss to San Francisco 49ers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/takeaways-from-miami-dolphins-35-13-loss-to-san-francisco-49ers",
        "published": "2026-09-21T00:26:21.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}