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Texans offer enticing matchup for 49ers’ ailing defense: ‘You definitely see opportunities’ (paywall) “It could help that the 49ers will meet an offensive line with the NFL’s 22nd-best pass-blocking grade, according to Pro Football Focus. “You definitely see opportunities,” 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams said. “But you’ve also got to create your own opportunities.” As […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Saying the Houston Texans have been a mess on offense would be an understatement. It feels like the coaching staff is getting worse as the weeks go on, and while it might not be something that gets fixed overnight, the Texans still have some talent on the roster to get things moving in the right […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Once upon a time, we believed things were improving for the Houston Texans. Last Monday changed that for a lot of Texans fans. I know I speak for myself when I say that the prospects for this team have taken a significant downward turn. But the season rolls on and some of us still want […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
On Monday the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Houston Texans 27-19 at Lumen Field to keep pace with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West ahead of having Week 8 off thanks to the bye week. However, while the Seahawks won’t be on the field during Week 8, they are in […]
From Field Gulls | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers are activating defensive lineman Trevis Gipson and offensive lineman Nick Zakelj from the practice squad as standard elevations for their Week 8 game against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Gipson was promoted to the active roster last weekend during a flurry of moves to save his third and final standard elevation, […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers defense has returned to dominance seven weeks into the season, where they stand with a 5-2 record atop the NFC West. That has come, despite the 49ers losing stars Fred Warner and Nick Bosa for the season, while dealing with various injuries and starting multiple first and second-year players. San Francisco […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans meet on Sunday in Houston, and there is no shortage of familiar faces and history. Azeez Al-Shaair will do battle against his former team, but the defensive matchup of Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans is at the forefront. Most remember Ryans and Saleh’s time together on the 49ers’ […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Houston Texans (2-4) are favored by just 1.5 points against the San Francisco 49ers (5-2). Texans vs. 49ers Game Info When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET Where: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas TV info: FOX Texans vs. 49ers Odds Favorite Total Houston Moneyline San Francisco Moneyline BetMGM Texans (-2) 42 -130 +110 DraftKings Texans (-1.5) 42.5 -125 +105 FanDuel Texans (-1.5) 41.5 ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Dan Quinn spoke to the media after practice and named the team captains for this week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. The theme for the captains this week was “Intentional. Consistent. Tough. Opportunity. Delivering.” He named WR Luke McCaffrey on offense, Javon Kinlaw on defense, and Jacob Martin on special […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Michael Penix Jr. was hoping to play this week, and even optimistic that he might, despite suffering a bone bruise in the course of being beat up by the 49ers pass rush last weekend. Unfortunately for the young quarterback, it looks like he’s going to miss at least one week of action. Per ESPN’s Falcons […]
From The Falcoholic | about 1 month ago | 1 read
I am back to give you another mailbag as we prepare for this Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers will be taking on the Houston Texans in what should be an interesting game. Interesting because Houston has a good defense.Houston’s offense makes me wonder if the 49ers finally get that one interception that has escaped their […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
49ers QB Brock Purdy, WR Ricky Pearsall out again for Week 8 game vs. Texans“Center Jake Brendel, and defensive ends Bryce Huff and Yetur Gross-Matos also have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Texans due to hamstring injuries. Center Matt Hennessy is scheduled to make his first start as a member of the […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The L.A. Rams suffered a loss to the 49ers in Week 5 and had an underwhelming showing against the Ravens in Week 6, so fan confidence dipped below 60% in the last two weeks. However, after beating the pants off of the Jaguars in London the fans are back: In this week’s SB Nation Reacts […]
From Turf Show Times | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Houston Texans are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Seahawks in Seattle and will look to bounce back at home against the 49ers. Offensive coordinator Nick Caley has been under heavy fire through the first half of the season for his scheme and several questionable coaching decisions on a weekly basis. The Texans’ […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
As expected, the San Francisco 49ers officially ruled Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall out. Here is the list of players who won’t suit up against the Houston Texans in Week 8: QB Brock Purdy (toe)WR Ricky Pearsall (knee)C Jake Brendel (hamstring)DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee, hamstring)DE Bryce Huff (hamstring) The last time the 49ers had a road […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The 49ers have the chance to move to 6-2 this week when they visit the Houston Texans, who may be in desperation mode after a dismal start to their season. Houston had aspirations of another playoff run after progressing to the Divisional Round last season. But instead the Texans have slumped to 2-4 through their […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh used the word “opportunity” 12 times at the podium Thursday. This is a team that’s needed several players at multiple positions to be the “next man up.” The latest star player to go down with a season-ending injury was Fred Warner at linebacker. After praising the franchise cornerstones […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
If the Atlanta Falcons hope to rebound in Week 8 with a win over the Miami Dolphins, they will need to recommit to their run game, the foundation of their offense. Atlanta was too pass-heavy in its loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which was reflected in an unbalanced stat line: 42 called passes to […]
From The Falcoholic | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers entered the season with a perceived easy schedule. The San Francisco 49ers entered the season with a perceived easy schedule. It’s part of the reason the Niners have gotten out to a 5-2 start and sit second in the NFC through seven weeks. This is also a team that has won […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked the best and worst offseasons from each team in the NFL and placed them into tiers. Teams like the Indianapolis Colts were lauded for hitting on Daniel Jones and Cam Bynum in free agency, hiring Lou Anarumo, and drafting Tyler Warren for the best offseason. The next tier was “Way ahead […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers are coming off their most impressive win of the 2025 season with a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons to move to 5-2. While the 49ers enter Week 8 three games over .500, don’t let the 2-4 record of the Houston Texans fool you into thinking Sunday in Houston could be […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The players may be combatants on the field, but we are one big happy family here at SBNation. My favorite feature every week is the five questions feature because it allows me to get behind enemy lines to see what is going on with that week’s opponent. Nicholas McGee of Niners Nation was kind enough […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers are riding high following a victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans are next up, and the Texans are reeling after their loss to Seattle on Monday Night Football. The obvious connection is between Ryans with Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh as former […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Robert Saleh, Klay Kubiak, Mac Jones preview 49ers-Texans Week 8 matchup“Here’s everything they said.” Rapoport delivers expected update on 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s status vs. Texans“”It sounds like this week, not quite yet for Brock Purdy.“ Veteran center Matt Hennessy latest 49ers backup called to step up after injury“Playing in this scheme has kind of […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers had a few changes on their injury report from Wednesday. Linebacker Luke Gifford went from being limited to not practicing with a hamstring injury. Gifford has been a staple on special teams this season. He leads the team with 144 snaps on special teams and nine tackles. Missing Gifford would be […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read