Unsurprisingly, based on how the game had gone, the 49ers went three-and-out on their third offensive possession of the game. The ten plays the 49ers had gone without a first down had been the longest the Niners had gone without a first down under Kyle Shanahan.

Jaylin Noel, the Texans' third-round pick and primary punt returner, hauled in a 44-yard pass to set up Houston deep into San Francisco territory. He's been the most explosive receiver this season outside of Collins through the last three games.

The Texans beat the 49ers 26-15, and it wasn’t that close. Houston has won three of four to improve to 3-4, while San Francisco fell to 5-3. The Texans outgained the 49ers 475 to 223, had 31 more plays, 11 more first downs and won the time of possessions 41:22 to 18:38. The Texans did not punt until 4:13 remained.

C.J. Stroud found Xavier Hutchinson for a 30-yard touchdown, extending the Houston Texans' lead over the San Francisco 49ers.

Losing a wide receiver might not be ideal for the Houston Texans, especially with both Nico Collins and Christian Kirk on the mend.

Down 16-0, the 49ers came alive with last-minute theatrics before halftime, highlighted by Kittle’s 17-yard, third-down touchdown catch. Setting up that score was Brian Robinson’s 46-yard kick return – the 49ers’ longest this season – plus a 15-yard facemask penalty, followed by an 18-yard catch from Kendrick Bourne.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir intercepts Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud to end the first half in the Week 8 matchup. This marks the 49ers first interception of the season.