🔥 FINAL: Texans 26 – 15 49ers
🏟 NRG Stadium, Houston, TX | 26/10/2025 | FOX Broadcast
🟥 49ers Fall Short in Houston — Tough Night for the Faithful
The San Francisco 49ers couldn’t find their rhythm on Sunday, falling 26–15 to the Houston Texans in a frustrating road loss. Missing key players like Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa, the Niners struggled to establish momentum as Houston’s offense — led by C.J. Stroud — took control early and never looked back.
💥 Texans Set the Tone Early
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud delivered one of his best performances of the season, completing 30 of 39 passes for 318 yards and 2 TDs, while adding 30 rushing yards. He connected with Jayden Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson for touchdowns, leading an offense that racked up 475 total yards.
The Texans’ balance was impressive — 318 passing yards, 157 rushing yards, and 9/16 third-down conversions kept the 49ers’ defense on the field all afternoon.
🛡 Texans’ Defense Locks Down McCaffrey
For the first time this season, Christian McCaffrey was completely bottled up. Houston’s front seven — led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter — held him to just 25 rushing yards on 8 carries.
The Texans’ defensive line applied relentless pressure on Mac Jones, who was sacked twice and couldn’t find a consistent rhythm. Cornerback Kamari Lassiter sealed the win with a clutch interception near the goal line late in the fourth quarter.
💔 49ers Offense Out of Sync
Without Purdy’s leadership, the 49ers’ offense never found its flow. Mac Jones had trouble connecting with receivers under heavy pressure, and the team managed only 10 first downs and 48 rushing yards — their lowest mark of the season.
Even with moments of promise from Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings, San Francisco’s drives repeatedly stalled. Time of possession told the story: 18:38 for the Niners vs. 41:22 for Houston.
📊 Key Stats
49ers:
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Total Yards: ~180 (estimated)
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First Downs: 10
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Third Down: 3/10
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Turnovers: 0
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Possession Time: 18:38
Texans:
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Total Yards: 475
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First Downs: 23
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Third Down: 9/16
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Turnovers: 1
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Possession Time: 41:22
📅 Game Flow
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1st Quarter: Texans opened hot with a 12-yard TD pass from Stroud to Higgins.
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2nd Quarter: Houston extended their lead 16–0 by halftime behind a strong ground game and another Stroud TD.
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3rd Quarter: 49ers found a bit of rhythm, but Fairbairn’s accuracy on field goals kept the Texans ahead.
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4th Quarter: Lassiter’s interception ended San Francisco’s last hope as Houston closed it out 26–15.
🧠 What’s Next
The 49ers (5–3) will head back to Levi’s Stadium to regroup and face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 — a crucial divisional matchup and a chance to bounce back.
Meanwhile, the Texans (3–4) will stay home to host the Jacksonville Jaguars.
❤️ Faithful Forever
It was a tough night in Houston, but this team has the heart to fight back.
We’ve seen it before — and we’ll see it again.
On to next week. Let’s rise up, Faithful. 🔴✨ Go Niners! 🏈
