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 (5-3) struggled to pass the ball and defend the pass in a surprising loss to the Houston Texans (3-4) Sunday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan called it a “tough and unusual first half,” and that proved accurate. The 49ers offense ...

Playing without Nico Collins and Christian Kirk it was easy to wonder what receiver could make plays for C.J. Stroud. It turns out, literally all of them could against the 49ers.

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.

C.J. Stroud threw for a season-high 318 yards with two touchdowns and the Houston Texans got off to a quick start and held on for a 26-15 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

For a few, fleeting moments, the Niners’ H-Town showdown with the Texans was a contest. For the rest of the game, it was a lopsided beatdown reminiscent of an early-season college football game between a blue-blood program and a directional school that was bused in for a blowout game and a nice check.