It was mandatory to start the three-game homestand with any kind of victory. What happened was a convincing two-score win against a good team, that showed what the Texans are truly capable of.

San Francisco came in with injury issues. But the 49ers without injury problems would be like the Bay Area without the Golden Gate Bridge. They're used to operating like this – this season, to the tune of a 5-2 record coming in.

Mac Jones has played well in relief of the injured Brock Purdy, who was missing his 6 th start. Early on the Texans were harassing him and legendary running back Christian McFaffrey, holding the 49ers to zero fist downs until the final minute of the first half.

Meanwhile, it wasn't like the Texans offense was lighting up the scoreboard. But they peppered it with three fi

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