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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. […]
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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 […]
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For the first time since leaving, Aaron Rodgers will face the Green Bay Packers. The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, who just lost to the winless New York Jets today. Whenever Mike Tomlin is expected to win, it doesn’t turn out well. The Steelers are slight underdogs to the […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
4 months ago | 9 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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
4 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 […]
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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’ […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers host the 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Jim Harbaugh’s squad got off to a hot start, but has a -12 point differential through seven games. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Connell is +20 with JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz under center. The difference in strength of schedule should play a role in tonight’s game. Minnesota […]
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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 […]
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