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Kawakami: There are no magic fixes left for the 49ers and they know it (paywall)“The next time they’ll be true Super Bowl contenders will probably be in 2026 with Nos. 54 and 97 back in uniform and Purdy fully healthy, and that’s only if this team can avoid a third consecutive season of injury mayhem. […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 8 as the top team in the NFC West, but their loss to the Houston Texans dropped them into wild card position and barely hanging on to that. It wasn’t that long ago that San Francisco was the top team in the NFC. The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Without even setting foot on the field in Week 8, the Seattle Seahawks have moved into first place in the NFC West. As the end of October quickly approached, a three-team logjam formed atop the NFC West. The Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams all entered Week 8 at 5-2, though the Niners […]
From Field Gulls | 2 months ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers dropped their third game of the season on Sunday, falling short 26-15 on the road to the Houston Texans in a rough game on both sides of the ball. It was a really slow start for the 49ers, who trailed 16-0 to open the game before attempting a comeback. They got […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Texans, hot off an extremely disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks, come back to Houston to host the San Francisco 49ers in another tilt against a difficult NFC West opponent that could decide the Texans season. This is the first home game for the Texans since their victory over the Titans, and they’re desperate […]
From Battle Red Blog | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Houston Texans ran the most plays (16) and took the most time off the clock (9:39) on their opening drive against the San Francisco 49ers. Houston became the first team to score on its opening drive against the 49ers this season. After all of those plays, the Texans only managed a field goal to […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 2 reads
In absolutely terrible news, the Falcons announced on Sunday with the release of the inactive players list that LB Divine Deablo has been placed on injured reserve with the forearm injury he suffered in Atlanta’s Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. That loss was frustrating, but for me, the most upsetting part was […]
From The Falcoholic | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers will look to begin their second winning streak of the season. After winning the first three games of the season, San Francisco has rotated wins and losses since Week 4. Coincidentally, that was also the last time we saw Brock Purdy. If recent history tells us anything, this might be a […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s nearly time. Kirk Cousins is under center, the Atlanta Falcons are seeking their fourth win at home, and the shaky Miami Dolphins are coming to town. The Falcons need to rebound from that ugly 49ers loss with some urgency, because as hapless as the Dolphins are, the Falcons have yet to beat the rap […]
From The Falcoholic | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The San Francisco 49ers’ inactive list is out for today’s game against the Houston Texans: QB Brock PurdyRB Jordan JamesWR Ricky PearsallC Jake BrendelDE Bryce HuffDE Yetur Gross-MatosDT CJ West That means rookie Jordan Watkins is active for the first time this season. The wide receivers for Mac Jones consist of Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Houston Texans in Week 8, looking to improve to 6-2 and potentially be the top team in the NFC. It’ll be another injury-riddled week for the 49ers, who will be without quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall once again, while cornerback Deommodore Lenoir is questionable. […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, we’re so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside. My apologies to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer but it feels like a week where we have to go on because we have to go on. Both the Texans, and us Texans fans. Last week was […]
From Battle Red Blog | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The 49ers drafted Mykel Williams 11th overall with the expectation that — while he had work to do to improve as a pass rusher — he would instantly improve their run defense. Williams might not be immediately jumping off the screen week on week but, as the 49ers head into their Week 8 meeting with […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 1 read
This most consistent thing about this Falcons team is that you can count on them to always be inconsistent. Following one of the most impressive wins you can get on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills, their mistake-riddled performance against the completely banged up San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football saw them drop […]
From The Falcoholic | 2 months ago | 2 reads
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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months ago | 2 reads
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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months ago | 2 reads
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 | 2 months ago | 2 reads
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 | 2 months ago | 2 reads