49ers vs. Dolphins as it happened: Reaction, analysis of SF’s 29-17 loss

What to KnowThe 49ers officially were eliminated from playoff contention after the Washington Commanders rallied to beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.The 49ers fall to 6-9 with the 29-17 loss, ruling out the possibility of a winning season. On the other hand, the Dolphins improved to 7-8 and kept their slim AFC playoff hopes alive.Quarterback Brock Purdy completes 26 of 40 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns with one interceptionRunning back Patrick Taylor Jr. struggled in his first NFL start, rushing for 24 yards on eight carries.Tight end George Kittle had another big game, catching eight passes for 106 yards.Wide receiver Deebo Samuel bounced back with 96 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven receptions. He also had 25 rushing yards on five carries. Read below for all the game highlights, news, analysis and postgame press conferences from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens: