San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones locates tight end George Kittle for a 17-yard sliding grab against the Houston Texans.

San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones fired a strike to WR Kendrick Bourne, moving the chains with an 18-yard gain vs. the Texans.

Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans are 1.5-point favorites, according to the latest 49ers vs. Texans odds. The over/under for total points scored is 42. Before you make any Texans vs. 49ers picks, make sure to check out what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones throws a dot to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne for 18-yard connection against the Houston Texans.

The redemption arc of quarterback Mac Jones was fun while it lasted, but the San Francisco 49ers need starting QB Brock Purdy to return as soon as possible.

George Kittle speaks out candidly about the San Francisco 49ers' struggles following their loss to the Houston Texans.

The San Francisco 49ers and Mac Jones will square off against the Houston Texans in Week 8 on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In his most recent game, Jones put up the following stats: 17-of-26 (65.4%), 152 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT.

With starter Brock Purdy slowly working his way back from the right big toe injury that's kept him out since Week 4, the 49ers will again turn to backup Mac Jones on Sunday against the Texans. Ricky Pearsall also is out.