Here is how the 49ers (5-3) graded in Sunday’s 26-15 loss to the host (3-4): PASS OFFENSE: F. Third-down failures on the first three series set the to

George Kittle still believes the San Francisco 49ers have the "right guys" with the NFL trade deadline looming after the loss to the Houston Texans.

HOUSTON – Christian McCaffrey was bottled up, surrounded by the Texans’ relentless defense armed with motivation and the knowledge of just how pivotal the star running back is to the San Francisco 49ers’ offense. McCaffrey didn’t have much, if any, breathing room to operate during the Texans’ 26-15 win Sunday at NRG Stadium.

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Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter, right, intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Houston. Sunday’s loss to the Texans was the latest chapter in a season to forget for 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings.

The San Francisco 49ers will need their secondary at full strength to combat injuries on the defensive line vs. the Houston Texans.

The 49ers have played some bad football this season. But Sunday was something else entirely: The 49ers played so poorly against the Houston Texans that it makes you question if they can ever win again. Their performance in a 29-15 loss was, in a word, awful.

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle made an outrageous touchdown catch, trimming the Houston Texans’ lead.