The San Francisco 49ers faced a disappointing end to their playoff hopes with a 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins, marking their seventh game this season failing to score 20 points. Quarterback Brock Purdy noted the team's struggles with consistency, attributing their issues to self-inflicted wounds and injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa.

Despite a strong red zone defense, the Niners committed a season-high 11 penalties, undermining their efforts. Coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized that such mistakes prevent them from deserving victory. With a losing record of 6-9, the 49ers find themselves in an unfamiliar position as they prepare for their final games of the season.