Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in sloppy loss to Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The 49ers' NFL playoff hopes came to an official end on a day that unofficially encapsulated their entire season. "It's happened way too many times this year," 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said. "When it rains, it pours." The 49ers repeatedly made critical mistakes in every facet of the game in their 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. The blunders included 11 penalties, including three flags for unnecessary roughness. "When you have that many penalties, it's a harbinger of loss," Bosa said. Here is the report card from the 49ers' Week 16 game against the Dolphins: Rushing Offense Running back Patrick Taylor got the start after injuries to Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo. Taylor did not get much going from the opening drive of the game. Taylor was held to no gain on a third-and-1 play for a three-and-out on the opening drive of the game. He finished the game with just 24 yards on eight rushing attempts. Brock Purdy was the team's leading rusher with 26 yards on four scrambles. Deebo Samuel added 25 yards on five rushing attempts. Grade: D Passing Offense Purdy had a solid day going until he was hit as he...