One team saw those hopes die almost immediately. The Miami Dolphins are still alive. The Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 Sunday in a game in which both teams had to win to remain in playoff contention. The Dolphins received five field goals ...

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins hosted the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins needed a win to keep alive longshot NFL playoff hopes. It happened. It was Dolphins 29, 49ers 17. Jason Sanders made all five of his field goals for the Dolphins as their season stayed alive.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy completed 65 percent of his 40 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. The 49ers saw plenty of production from tight end George Kittle — who had eight catches for 106 yards — and wide receiver Deebo Samuel — who hauled in seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.