News Summary
The San Francisco 49ers faced a disappointing defeat against the Houston Texans, losing 26-15 and dropping their season record to 5-3. Despite quarterback Mac Jones’ two touchdown passes, the team’s pass and run offenses struggled significantly. The Texans dominated the match, with C.J. Stroud throwing for a season-high 318 yards. As the 49ers prepare for their next game against the Giants, they must address their offensive inefficiencies and defensive challenges revealed during the matchup.
San Francisco — The San Francisco 49ers suffered a disappointing defeat against the Houston Texans, losing 26-15 and dropping their season record to 5-3. This match was particularly noteworthy as it was the first meeting between Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and his former team, the 49ers.
The 49ers’ pass offense struggled dramatically, earning an F grade. This inefficiency led to critical failures on third down and significant offensive dysfunction throughout the game. Quarterback Mac Jones completed 19 of 32 passes for 193 yards, which included two touchdown passes but also an interception. Despite Jones’s efforts, the team struggled to find the end zone consistently.
A bright spot for the 49ers came from Deommodore Lenoir, who ended the team’s NFL-record drought of 14 games without an interception during the halftime. On the other hand, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had a standout performance, throwing for a season-high 318 yards. Stroud completed 30 of 39 passes, adding two touchdown passes to his tally.
The 49ers’ run offense also fell short, receiving an F grade as well. Star running back Christian McCaffrey was limited to just 25 yards on eight carries yet also contributed in the passing game with three receptions for 43 yards. Jauan Jennings led the team in receiving yards with 45, while George Kittle and Kendrick Bourne added 43 and 44 yards, respectively. The team’s total offensive yardage was significantly low, finishing with only 223 yards overall.
On the defensive side, the 49ers faced struggles as well, surrendering a total of 157 rushing yards on 36 carries to the Texans, primarily to Woody Marks and Nick Chubb. The defense was unable to record any sacks and could not effectively apply pressure on Stroud throughout the contest. Defensive linemen Jordan Elliott, Dee Winters, and Sam Okuayinonu exited the game due to injuries and did not return, further compounding the team’s struggles.
Throughout the match, the 49ers exhibited issues with missed tackles, which have been a significant problem this season. Houston capitalized on their opportunities, taking a commanding 13-0 lead midway through the second quarter. The 49ers’ first touchdown came just before halftime when Jones connected with Kittle on a 17-yard pass.
In the second half, the team’s offense showed slight improvement, amassing 158 yards, yet it was not sufficient to overturn their earlier deficits. The Texans managed to dominate possession, holding the ball for over 24 minutes in the first half and accumulating a total of 475 yards compared to the 49ers’ lackluster performance.
Despite the loss, the special teams unit provided a highlight with Brian Robinson’s 46-yard kick return, which helped set up the 49ers’ initial touchdown drive. The upcoming game for the 49ers is against the New York Giants, marking their return to the East Coast for Week 9 on November 2, where they will aim to bounce back from this lackluster performance.
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- ESPN: 49ers vs Texans Boxscore
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- Google News: 49ers vs Texans
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