49ers Fall in Miami, Lose Franchise-Record 10th Straight
By CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco ••
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The 49ers on Sunday earned a piece of club history – the ignominious kind.
The franchise, which opened for business in 1946, lost for the 10th consecutive time to stand alone as the longest streak of futility the organization has ever endured.
The Miami Dolphins on Sunday took advantage of a couple of critical 49ers mistakes en route to a 31-24 victory that erased the woeful 1978 team from San Francisco’s record book.
The 49ers had a chance to score a potential game-tying touchdown in the final seconds, but quarterback Colin Kaepernick was stopped just short of the goal line by the Dolphins' defense as time expired.
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SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs in to the field for their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 01: Shaun Draughn #24 of the San Francisco 49ers is congratulated by Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers after he ran in for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers throws the ball while pressured by Cliff Avril #56 of the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 01: Shaun Draughn #24 of the San Francisco 49ers gets pushed out of bounds at the four yardline by Jeremy Lane #20 of the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 01: Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass while covered by Antoine Bethea #41 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 01: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is pressured by Michael Wilhoite #57 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Rod Streater #81 and Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 22-21 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers jumps into the end zone for a two point conversion during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Rod Streater #81 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a 13-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter as Aaron Donald #99 and Alec Ogletree #52 of the Los Angeles Rams attempt to tackle him at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams is stopped short of the goal line by the San Francisco 49ers defense during the fourth quarter of their game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Ronald Blair #98 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Ahmad Brooks #55 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of their game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Michael Wilhoite #57 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons on a run play during the first half at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons slides past Eli Harold #58 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons runs for a touchdown during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons is upended by Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers passes under pressure during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Aaron Lynch #59 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers scrambles on a pass play during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New York Jets in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Shaun Draughn #24 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring against the New York Jets during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Jimmie Ward #25 of the San Francisco 49ers intercepts a pass intended for Quincy Enunwa #81 of the New York Jets in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Quinton Patton #11 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a tackle by Darron Lee #50 of the New York Jets during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a tackle by Marcus Gilchrist #21 of the New York Jets during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Gerald Hodges #51 and Glenn Dorsey #90 of the San Francisco 49ers sack Bryce Petty #9 of the New York Jets during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Blake Bell #84 of the San Francisco 49ers is hit by Calvin Pryor #25 of the New York Jets during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Mitch Unrein #98 of the Chicago Bears chases down Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the 49ers 26-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Jeremy Kerley #17 of the San Francisco 49ers drops a pass against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the 49ers 26-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers warms his hands in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: The snow is pushed offsides of the field during the game between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04: Daniel Brown #85 of the Chicago Bears flys through the air in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers passes during a game against the Miami Dolphins on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Jay Ajayi #23 of the Miami Dolphins rushes during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins catches a pass out of bounds during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes during the 2nd quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Donald Butler #56 of the Miami Dolphins tackles Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers during the 1st quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: LeGarrette Blount #29 of the New England Patriots rushes against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots dives for a first down against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Shea McClellin #58 of the New England Patriots after a catch during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers is sacked by Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Colin Kaepernick #7 after scoring against the New England Patriots on a 18-yard pass during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Cornerback Tramaine Brock #26 of the San Francisco 49ers can't tackle running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFL football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Running back Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers runs past cornerback Justin Bethel #28 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFL football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Chip Kelly of the San Francisco 49ers talks with quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 during the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals is upended by cornerback Jimmie Ward #25 of the San Francisco 49ers and outside linebacker Eli Harold #58 during the second quarter of the NFL football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Colin Kaepernick #7 and Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers warm up prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Wide receiver Quinton Patton #11 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a tackle from free safety Jairus Byrd #31 of the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Running back Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Running back Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Running back DuJuan Harris #32 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Tight end Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a tackle during their NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Shaun Draughn #24 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring on a 17-yard pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Ryan Smith #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Gerald Hodges #51 of the San Francisco 49ers jumps over teammate Rashard Robinson #33 and Russell Shepard #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a five-yard touchdown catch against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 16: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 16: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 16: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills breaks a tackle by Rashard Robinson #33 of the San Francisco 49ers for a touchdown during the first half at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 16: Torrey Smith #82 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks free of Aaron Williams #23 of the Buffalo Bills for a touchdown during the first half at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 16: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers is hit by Aaron Williams #23 of the Buffalo Bills and Corey Graham #20 of the Buffalo Bills during the first half at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 16: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills gets a pass off as Ahmad Brooks #55 of the San Francisco 49ers comes flying in during the first half at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 16: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills drags Nick Bellore #50 of the San Francisco 49ers for extra yards during the second half at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Jeremy Kerley #17 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers rolls out of the pocket during a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 20: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown reception during the first half against the New York Giants on August 20, 2016 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 2: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills looks to throw down field as he rolls out of the pocket in the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 06: Drew Stanton #5 of the Arizona Cardinals is sacked by Michael Wilhoite #57 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 06: Alex Okafor #57 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 06: Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Kenny Britt #18 of the Los Angeles Rams makes a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Chip Kelly of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines during their NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Ray-Ray Armstrong #54 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after intercepting a pass by Case Keenum #17 of the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Joe Staley #74 after scoring during their NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quinton Patton #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Ray-Ray Armstrong #54 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after intercepting a pass by Case Keenum #17 of the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: The San Francisco 49ers celebrate a interception by NaVorro Bowman #53 against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the 4th quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Tramaine Brock #26 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to break up a pass to Ted Ginn #19 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers runs for touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the 4th quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Kelvin Benjamin #13 of the Carolina Panthers catches a pass against Jimmie Ward #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers scrambles from Shaq Thompson #54 of the Carolina Panthers in the 2nd quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the 2nd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Blaine Gabbert #2 confers with head coach Chip Kelly of the San Francisco 49ers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers passes the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 25, 2016 in Seattle,Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 25: Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks is brought down by inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman #53 and strong safety Antoine Bethea #41 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 25, 2016 in Seattle,Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 25: Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks grabs the ball away from free safety Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers for a long gain during the second quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 25, 2016 in Seattle,Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 20: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert of the San Francisco 49ers throws a first quarter pass against the Denver Broncos during a preseason NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys runs during the first quarter of a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws during a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Terrance Williams #83 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a leaping catch for a touchdown against Tramaine Brock #26 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Center Daniel Kilgore #67 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to snap the ball during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Jeremy Kerley #17 of the San Francisco 49ers crosses the goal line for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Terrell McClain #97 of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys crosses the goal line to score a rushing touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a pass against Antoine Bethea #41 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a pass on the run during a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A season that started with promise – a 28-0 victory over the Los Angeles Rams – has completely blown apart on first-year coach Chip Kelly. The 49ers are 1-10 entering next week’s game at the Chicago Bears.
In a season in which the team is reliving the same recipe for disaster every week, it was more of the same on Sunday.
While Kaepernick continued to play well as the 49ers’ top offensive threat, whether he’s running or pass, he did not get a whole lot of help from his targets on the other end.
Tight end Garrett Celek lost a fumble in the first half to thwart a 49ers scoring chance. And on the first playoff the second half, wide receiver Torrey Smith let a pass deflect off his hands for an interception.
Those miscues led to 10 points for the Dolphins, who improved to 7-4 under first-year coach Adam Gase. The Dolphins extended their win streak to six games.
The 49ers in 2015 passed on Gase, who was a finalist for the head-coaching job. Instead, 49ers general manager Trent Baalke settled on Jim Tomsula, who was promoted from his position as defensive line coach to replace Jim Harbaugh.
Tomsula was fired after the 49ers went 5-11 in his only season. The Dolphins hired Gase in January, while the 49ers tabbed Kelly to replace Tomsula.
Now, the 49ers are actually worse under Kelly.
In a script that has been repeated often this season, the 49ers actually started off strong and competitive on Sunday.
After the 49ers’ defense produced a three-and-out on the Dolphins first possession, Kaepernick and the 49ers offense took the field to a chorus of boos from the crowd. But Kaepernick quickly silenced jeers when he picked up 14 yards on a run play on the 49ers’ first play.
The 49ers put together an impressive opening drive, marching 62 yards on eight plays, capped by Kaepernick’s 11-yard touchdown pass to running back Carlos Hyde.
It was Hyde’s 40th career reception and his first NFL receiving touchdown.
In the second half, Kaepernick had short touchdown passes to Celek of 4 yards and Smith of 1 yard.
Kaepernick had another solid showing for the 49ers. He completed 29 of 46 pass attempts for 296 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Kaepernick also led the 49ers in rushing with 113 yards on 10 carries.
But Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill was spectacular in picking the 49ers apart. Tannhill completed 20 of 30 passes for 285 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
49ers injury report
Linebacker Shayne Skov, a second-year player from Stanford, sustained a knee injury late in the first half and was ruled out from returning to the action against the Miami Dolphins.
Wide receiver Quinton Patton was diagnosed with a concussion in the third quarter. He must go through the NFL’s return-to-play protocol to be cleared to play in next week’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Skov was injured while covering a punt late in the first half. He required assistance to leave the field from the 49ers' medical staff.
Skov has appeared in nine games this season, mostly on special teams. He played a handful of snaps on Sunday at middle linebacker in the first half when Nick Bellore left briefly with an injury.
Squandering a chance
The 49ers’ offense was putting together a good drive in the second quarter when Celek fumbled at the end of a 15-yard pass play. Cornerback Byron Maxwell forced the fumble and linebacker Kiko Alonso made the recovery.
The 49ers had driven 59 yards from their 25-yard line before the turnover. Kaepernick picked up 30 yards on a scramble on a third-down play to extend the drive.
The Dolphins took over and immediately drove 84 yards on 11 plays to score the go-ahead touchdown.
This ‘n’ that
--The 49ers received a brief reprieve when Tannehill’s 10-yard pass to DeVante Parker, originally ruled as a touchdown, was overturned on review. Referee Ron Torbert determined Parker’s hand touched out of bounds before his second foot landed inbounds.
Two plays later, Ajaji beat 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold around the left edge on a pitch to score a 2-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-all.
--The Dolphins took a 14-7 lead late in the first half on Tannehill’s 16-yard pass to tight end Dion Sims between Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt.
--Tannehill hit Kenny Stills on a 43-yard pass for a 24-14 lead in the third quarter. Tannehill squeezed the pass into Stills along the left sideline before safety Antoine Bethea could get there to cover the play.
--The Dolphins lead was extended to 31-14 on Tannehill’s 15-yard pass to rookie wide receiver Leonte Carroo early in the fourth quarter.
--Cornerback Jimmie Ward was cleared to play in the game after being in the NFL’s concussion return-to-play protocol all week. He returned to the starting lineup.
--Outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (ankle) and defensive lineman Quinton Dial (knee and neck) were delared inactive for the game.
--The Dolphins did not have three of their starting offensive linemen available for the game. Left tackle Branden Albert (wrist), left guard Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) and center Mike Pouncey (hip) were all inactive due to injuries.
--Rookie defensive lineman Ronald Blair recorded his first unassisted sack of the season. His third-quarter sack gave him 1.5 sacks on the season. The 9-yard sack pushed the Dolphins out of field-goal range.
