What happened: Riley Patterson opened the scoring with a short field goal to give the Miami Dolphins an early lead over the San Francisco 49ers. The successful attempt provided the first points of the regular-season matchup.

Why it matters: The early advantage did not hold up for Miami as the team struggled to sustain drives. San Francisco ultimately pulled away for a 21-6 victory, leaving Patterson to account for all of the Dolphins' offensive production.

What to watch: The Dolphins will attempt to regroup and find the end zone in their next outing following the offensive shutdown.