While it didn't end up ultimately mattering in the 26-15 loss for the 49ers on Sunday, the Niner defense was finally able to end an NFL record-long drought by nabbing the team's first interception in nearly a year.

One reason the 49ers didn't get flagged is because pulling is a penalty that NFL officials almost never call. According to Football Zebras, the last time a player got penalized for pulling a teammate came all the way back during a playoff game in January 1991, so it's been almost 35 years.

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.

The 49ers fall to 5-3 after losing to the Texans, slipping in the NFC playoff picture but still holding the final Wild Card spot entering Week 9.

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.

Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL in October 2024. Due to the injury occurring mid-season, the star receiver has yet to make his return in 2025. Though the 49ers' pass catcher has received unfortunate updates through his recovery, Lynch has now provided a much different outlook.

Despite being one of the most banged-up teams in the NFL, San Francisco sits tied atop the NFC West with the Seahawks and the Rams. A big reason is the play of Jones under center. The veteran has resurrected his career in leading San Francisco forward despite injuries to a laundry list of players including Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, and Nick Bosa.

The 49ers’ defense is coached by former Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who is known throughout NFL circles as one of the brightest defensive minds in the game. Saleh, a native of Michigan, has been linked to college football head coaching jobs recently during an NFL season that is still in full swing.