The San Francisco 49ers aren't out of the playoff race yet, but they face an uphill climb at 6-8.
Their Week 16 game is a road matchup at the Miami Dolphins, who are also 6-8 and looking to stay in the AFC wild-card race.
Miami has struggled to beat talented opposition with Tua Tagovailoa under center and former 49ers coach Mike McDaniel as head coach.
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But as good as the 49ers can be, showing up consistently has been their major flaw this season. For every game like the rout of the Chicago Bears, there's a toothless performance like the loss to the Los Angeles Rams in prime time.
So, which version of the 49ers will show up against a Dolphins team vying for a playoff spot? Here's how to watch the NFL Week 16 game live online or on TV:
When is the 49ers vs. Dolphins game?
The 49ers and Dolphins will meet on Sunday, Dec. 22.
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What time is the 49ers vs. Dolphins game?
Kickoff time from Hard Rock Stadium is set for 1:25 p.m. PT/4:25 p.m. ET.
How to watch the 49ers-Dolphins Week 16 game live on TV
The 49ers-Dolphins game will air on CBS.
Local pregame coverage will begin at 4 p.m. PT with "49ers Pregame Live" on NBC Sports Bay Area and streaming live on the NBC Sports app. "49ers Postgame Live" will begin immediately after the game, at approximately 8 p.m. PT, again on NBC Sports Bay Area and also streaming on the NBC Sports app.
How to live stream the 49ers vs. Dolphins Week 16 game
Mobile app: CBS mobile app, NFL mobile app