The Giants’ front seven is generating pressure, averaging three sacks per game and forcing 15 takeaways, creating short-field opportunities for their offense and halting opponents. New York’s offense can manage the clock and grind out drives on the ground, while the 49ers’ revolving QB situation may stall in red-zone situations.

When the San Francisco 49ers finally picked up a first down Sunday against the Houston Texans they were already down by 16 points and there was less than a minute left in the first half.

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.

The San Francisco 49ers (5-2) visit the Houston Texans (2-4) Sunday in Week 8. Kickoff from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, is at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the 49ers vs. Texans odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Texans face the 49ers in a virtual must-win game for their playoff hopes. We'll have updates and anlysis throughout the day from NRG Stadium.

The following players have been activated from the team's practice squad (standard elevations): The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have promoted DL Robert Beal Jr. to the active roster from the team's practice squad.

Follow along with Texans Wire from kickoff to close as the Texans look to return to their winning ways over the San Francisco 49ers.

The Atlanta Falcons traveled to Santa Clara, California to take on the San Francisco 49ers on "Sunday Night Football." Here's what happened in Week 7.

49ers 24, Texans 16: San Francisco may be without defensive pillars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, but the Houston offense has given no reason to believe it can be effective. The Texans' defense will keep them in this game for a bit but it can only do so much, as we saw Monday in Seattle.