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Texans vs. 49ers: Houston rides CJ Stroud, Jaylin Noel to win

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 […]

NFL Late Games Open Thread

Just because the Texans are done playing (after winning 26-15) doesn’t mean football’s done for the day. We still got games on CBS and Fox, as prophesized by the folks at 506 Sports. Anyway, the maps. CBS LATE GAMES Red: Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos (Announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo; Referee: Carl Cheffers)Blue: Tennessee Titans […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers fan discussion

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 […]

NFL Week 8 Discussion Thread – DeMeco faces his old team

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 […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers: Offensive Answers?

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 […]

49ers at Texans: How to watch, TV schedule, and more

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 […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers: Wide Receivers Ruled OUT

The Houston Texans are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Seahawks in Seattle and will look to bounce back at home against the 49ers. Offensive coordinator Nick Caley has been under heavy fire through the first half of the season for his scheme and several questionable coaching decisions on a weekly basis. The Texans’ […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 8 opponent preview

The players may be combatants on the field, but we are one big happy family here at SBNation. My favorite feature every week is the five questions feature because it allows me to get behind enemy lines to see what is going on with that week’s opponent. Nicholas McGee of Niners Nation was kind enough […]

Eye of the Cyclones: Higgins and Noel Week 7 Review (49ers Preview)

Welcome to week 7 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Week 7 Cyclones Tracker: […]

Houston Texans fan survey, NFL Week 8: How confident are you?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Texans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Welcome to this week’s Reacts survey, where we are once again asking you to let us […]

Special Group Think: Nick Caley stages of suck

I thought I could put away the stages of suck after two wins, but the pile of excrement the Texans left on the field brought it back. I have been asking about four different people in my stages of suck, but there is way too much to say and I wanted to give the masthead […]

Quick Hits: San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans

Raise your hand if you’ve seen this before: The Houston Texans play a night game on National TV and get utterly embarrassed. With 2 weeks to prepare for the Seattle Seahawks, the Texans offense took the field and looked totally unprepared. While the defense played to form, offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s job looked phoned in […]

Houston Texans NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Where are the Texans?

Well, they tried! Try and try they might, the Houston Texans just couldn’t claw their way to victory in an ugly match against the Seattle Seahawks. They might have picked Sam Darnold off, they might have blocked a field goal, they might have even scored a defensive touchdown thanks to Will Anderson Jr., but this […]

Houston Texans Opening Odds Vs. San Francisco 49ers

Houston has a short week ahead of them after a tough loss on the west coast. They face the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a strong victor against the Atlanta Falcons. FanDuel has released their initial odds and they have several interesting options for fans who are interested in placing bets on the […]

Houston Texans Opening Odds Vs. San Francisco 49ers

Houston has a short week ahead of them after a tough loss on the west coast. They face the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a strong victor against the Atlanta Falcons. FanDuel has released their initial odds and they have several interesting options for fans who are interested in placing bets on the […]

Value of things: By the numbers

I’ve been writing for this site for going on five years now. I have been watching Houston Texans football since they beat Dallas 19-7. I have been watching Houston NFL football since the late 1970s. At no point did it ever feel like work. Last night did. A lot of it was a quick turnaround […]

NFL Week 7 Open Thread – Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks

For the last two weeks there’s been a constant argument going in my head. In case you forgot, two weeks ago the Texans beat the Ravens comfortably 44-10. It was the kind of game we’ve been dreaming of all season. All phases of the ball looked good. But what was it? Is it because the […]

NFL Late Games Open Thread

Hey! You came back after all! Well, hold on, let me get those maps from 506 Sports for you. Just a moment…gotta get the hamster running first. What? What do you mean he’s tired? GET HIM SOME COFFEE! Anyway, the maps. CBS SINGLE GAMES Red: EARLY GAMEYellow: EARLY GAMEOrange: EARLY GAMEBlue: Indianapolis Colts at Los […]

NFL Early Games Open Thread

As you can see, the Texans are taking Sunday off again; they’re going to play, don’t worry, they’re just saving their energy for Monday night in Seattle for their tilt with the suddenly resurgent Seattle Seahawks. But we’re here to help you with your Texans withdrawal. There are other games being played right now, possibly […]

ESPN’s First 2026 Mock Draft Predicts Texans Select a Tackle

The Texans and their 2-3 record currently hold the 11th spot in the 2026 NFL Draft. Given that five of their next six games come against teams with winning records, it wouldn’t be surprising if Houston ends up picking around this same spot in next year’s draft. In a recent “way too early mock draft” […]