• Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on FOX.

• Local Markets:

• In San Francisco Bay Area: Watch on KTVU Channel 2 (FOX San Francisco).

• In Houston: Watch on KRIV-TV Channel 26 (FOX Houston).

• Commentators: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Darryl Johnston (analyst), and Allison Williams (sideline reporter).

💻 LIVE STREAMING

• Nationwide:

• NFL+: Watch live on mobile phones or tablets, including replays and highlights.

• Fubo: Streaming service providing FOX, CBS, NBC, and NFL Network (offers a free trial).

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• YouTube TV: Includes FOX and other NFL channels, suitable for live viewing.

• Local Markets:

• 49ers: Watch via the San Francisco 49ers App or FOX Sports (starting at $19.99/month).

• Texans: Watch on Texans.com or the Houston Texans App (free in Houston region).

• Out-of-Market: Requires NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube/YouTube TV) to watch out-of-market games.

🎧 RADIO BROADCAST

• San Francisco: Listen live on KNBR 680 AM/1050 AM, with commentators Greg Papa (play-by-play) and Tim Ryan (analyst).

• Houston: Listen on SportsRadio 610 AM or The Bull 100.3 FM (Texans Radio Network), with Marc Vandermeer (play-by-play) and John Harris (analyst). Spanish broadcast on Mega 101 FM.

• Nationwide/International: Listen on SiriusXM NFL Radio, with separate 49ers (Ch. 225) and Texans (Ch. 158) channels.

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  📅 GAME DETAILS

• Time/Location: Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT), at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas.

• Tickets: Available for purchase via StubHub, Ticketmaster, or the NRG Stadium App.

• Stadium gates open at 10:00 AM CDT

• Parking lots open at 8:00 AM CDT

🔑 KEY STORYLINES

San Francisco 49ers (5-2)

The 49ers are coming off a gritty 20-10 road win over the Atlanta Falcons, extending their NFC West lead.

• QB Mac Jones steps in for injured Brock Purdy (turf toe), showing poise in limited action (150 yards, 1 TD last game).

• RB Christian McCaffrey dominates with 129 rush yards, 2 TDs in Week 7, powering the #2 total offense (350+ yds/game).

• TE George Kittle (45 catches, 550 yds) and WR Jauan Jennings form a reliable duo, but injuries hit hard: Ricky Pearsall (knee, out) and Deommodore Lenoir (quad, questionable) weaken the secondary.

• Defense ranks top-5 (18 pts allowed/game), but road woes persist (2-1 away). A win here solidifies their Super Bowl contention.

Houston Texans (2-5)

The Texans snapped a three-game skid with a 31-6 home win over the Dolphins in Week 7, but offensive struggles linger (21.2 pts/game, 22nd in NFL).

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• QB C.J. Stroud flashes potential (13/18, 116 yds vs. Miami), but the line protects poorly (3.2 sacks/game allowed).

• Offense relies on RB Joe Mixon (84 yds, 3 TDs last game) and TE Dalton Schultz (36 yds receiving), but WR Nico Collins (concussion, questionable) is a big loss.

• Defense is elite (#1 scoring D, 14.7 pts allowed/game), forcing 10 turnovers, led by DE Will Anderson Jr. (8 sacks). Home strength (2-1) faces a test vs. SF’s run game.

• Coaching under DeMeco Ryans emphasizes grit, but a win is crucial to salvage AFC South hopes.

Head-to-Head History

• 49ers lead 4-1 all-time in regular season (80% win rate).

• Last meeting: 49ers 41-7 (2020, Houston).

• SF’s last road win in Houston: 31-20 (2018).

• Series dates back to 2002 (Texans’ 24-17 upset). Often high-scoring, with Stroud vs. Jones adding intrigue in this interconference clash.

⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME

Both NFC/AFC contenders battle for wild-card momentum:

• 49ers aim to extend NFC West lead & test Jones amid injuries.

• Texans fight to climb above .500 & exploit SF’s secondary gaps.

Houston’s top D eyes pressure on Jones in a potential low-scoring affair at NRG. Home crowd energy could fuel a pivotal win for Texans’ turnaround. Playoff implications heighten this cross-conference showdown.

📱 FOLLOW THE GAME

• Live Updates: Follow via 49ers.com, Texans.com, or the teams’ mobile apps.

• Social Media:

• 49ers: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@49ers)

• Texans: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@HoustonTexans)

• NFL+: Provides highlights, stats, and post-game analysis.