Houston Heartbreak: Turnovers Costly in 26-15 Loss to Texans
The San Francisco 49ers struggled to find their rhythm in Texas, falling 26–15 to the Houston Texans. Despite a solid day from CMC, three critical turnovers and red-zone struggles proved too much to overcome as the Niners dropped to 5–3.
Week 8 — October 26, 2025
Houston, TX • NRG Stadium
Final Score: Houston Texans 26, San Francisco 49ers 15
Attendance: 71,532
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| Texans | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
Game Summary
In a battle of playoff contenders, the Texans’ defense dictated the game. Mac Jones faced constant pressure, throwing three interceptions that repeatedly gave Houston short fields. CMC fought for tough yards, but without Brock Purdy, Houston crowded the box and limited explosive plays.
Key Player Performances
- CMC: 18 carries, 82 yards; 5 catches, 22 yards
- Mac Jones: 22/35, 218 yards, 0 TD, 3 INT
- George Kittle: 6 catches, 64 yards
- Tatum Bethune: 9 tackles
- Maliek Collins: 1 sack, 2 TFL
Turnover Battle
The 49ers finished -3 in turnover margin, a gap they never recovered from.
Looking Ahead & Injury Update
The 49ers enter a much-needed Week 9 bye.
- Brock Purdy: Expected to return after the bye
- Jauan Jennings: Played through rib injury
LABELS
Mac Jones, CMC, Kittle, Bethune, Lenoir, 49ers, Texans, Houston, week8, recap, injury, loss, road game
🔴 Join the Faithful Writers
The bye week is here. Help break down what went wrong — and how the 49ers fix it.
0 Comments