The Miami Dolphins now know they will officially be eliminated if they lose at home Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Thursday night’s win for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Denver Broncos made that so. Now, the Dolphins (6-8) no longer have any paths into the postseason that involve another loss.

While neither Miami nor their Week 16 opponent are officially eliminated, they’re in almost the exact same situation. The Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers were both expected to be playoff contenders, but they each sit at 6-8, facing slim odds of making ...

Things haven’t gone the way Miami planned this season. The same is true for San Francisco. Sunday’s focal point will be which of these teams can keep hopes alive of ending the season with a

See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers on December 22, 2024.

After losing RBs Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason and Elijah Mitchell to season-ending injuries, it now looks as if the 49ers will be without RB Isaac Guerendo for Sunday's game vs. Miami. Guerendo is dealing with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to play, per source. pic.twitter.com/PyqyBCqPoT

Guerendo has rushed for 381 yards and four touchdowns this season. The 49ers are also likely to again be without left tackle Trent Williams as well Sunday. Williams has missed the