49ers vs. Dolphins: Previewing Week 12 for San Francisco
By Peter Panacy
Game Information
The 49ers and Dolphins kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Opa-Locka, Florida.
Fox is broadcasting coverage, so be sure to check your local affiliates to see if the game will be covered in your area.
For those out of market, you can always stream the game with NFL Game Pass.
Odds Shark currently lists the Dolphins as 7.5-point favorites and has a predicted score of 35.2 to 10.8 in favor of Miami — not exactly surprising.
Why the Dolphins Win
Miami comes away with the victory if it lets running back Jay Ajayi loose. The 49ers have given up eight 100-plus yard rushers in 10 games this season, and few things the Niners have done suggest they’ll be capable of stopping the run.
As long as turnovers and penalties don’t bite the Dolphins, they should come away with an easy victory.
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Why the 49ers Win
San Francisco would have to find a way to stop Ajayi — either through scheme or a vastly improved form of technique. Doing that gives the Niners a chance, but only that.
Head coach Chip Kelly would have to let running back Carlos Hyde run loose. And the 49ers can’t suffer any of those second-half blues they’ve endured seemingly all season long.
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In all likelihood, these are factors which don’t work in San Francisco’s favor.