How to watch 49ers vs. Dolphins Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers take on the Miami Dolphins at 1:25 p.m. PDT on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

The Niners enter the game with a little extra rest after losing to the Rams last Thursday night in a game that dropped their playoff chances below 1 percent.

Despite the unfamiliarly low stakes, they still expect to play their starters in an effort to build momentum toward 2025.

Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) were both ruled out this week. Defensive end Nick Bosa and Robert Beal were listed as questionable, as was linebacker Dre Greenlaw.

How to watch on local TV

CBS is broadcasting the game in California; in the Bay Area, tune in to KPIX-TV (channel 5) with an antenna or a cable TV provider.

How to stream

DirecTV Stream includes CBS in its local channel lineup. Subscriptions currently start at $74.99 per month.

FuboTV offers a free trial and $30 off the first month; after that, it is $79.99 per month.

Hulu+Live TV is a premium service with all the local channels and starts at $82.99 per month.

NFL+ is a mobile app that streams all local games. Plans start at $6.99 per month.

YouTube TV costs $82.99 per month, but it’s currently on sale for $59.99 per month for the first two months.

How to watch outside the Bay Area

If you are outside the local coverage area, you have some options.

NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV broadcasts all the games on Sunday afternoon outside of the matchups showing in the local market. If you are a Niners fan living in another state, this is a good option. You can add Sunday Ticket to a YouTube TV plan for $112.24 per month for three months for both services or pay $209 for the rest of the season. The service also offers condensed game replays.

NFL+ Premium carries live audio of all regular-season NFL games, and video only after the game has concluded. You have the choice of full or condensed replays for $14.99 per month.