The Texans face the 49ers in a virtual must-win game for their playoff hopes. We'll have updates and anlysis throughout the day from NRG Stadium.

The San Francisco 49ers being the favorites isn’t anything new. However, the New York Giants not being significant underdogs is eyebrow-raising. That’s the scenario we have heading into Week 9. Here’s a look at the Giants’ odds by game:

The San Francisco 49ers visit the Houston Texans in Week 8 of the NFL regular season. Here's the start time and where to watch.

The defeat to the Houston Texans was the most deflating one of the season for the San Francisco 49ers. Hardly any positives were generated in the game. However,

The second-lowest projected scoring total of the NFL’s Week 8 schedule belongs to the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans as they collide Sunday afternoon in Houston.

The San Francisco 49ers got Alfred Collins back late in the second quarter against the Texans and almost immediately lost another defensive lineman.

The San Francisco 49ers had to do something to their edge rusher room, and they likely had to do it before their next game, not the trade deadline. So, the team went out and acqu ired Keion Wh ite in what should be viewed as an easy decision and a no-brainer for both sides.

Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth straight game for the San Francisco 49ers because of a toe injury.

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.

The NFL season continues when the Houston Texans host the San Francisco 49ers Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

The defense missing its top two players couldn't get off the field, the offense led by backup quarterback Mac Jones and mostly reserve receivers never got going and the 49ers lost 26-15 to the Houston Texans on Sunday.