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49ers Notebook: Slow start dooms 49ers against Texans; Lenoir explains INT mistake; Time to regroup

If the 2025 season has been a roller coaster ride for the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans would represent the train reaching the bottom of one of the ride's steepest hills.

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Report: Marquez Valdes-Scantling to work out for Steelers

The 49ers placed Marquez Valdes-Scantling on injured reserve on Oct. 17 and released him from injured reserve with an injury settlement a day later. That made Valdes-Scantling.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 26

The 49ers felt the impact of this missing offensive weapon in Week 8

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their worst loss of the 2025 NFL season in Week 8, falling 26-15 to the Houston Texans on the road. The offense struggled, managing only 15 points.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 26

NFC Playoff Picture: San Francisco 49ers lost NFC West lead in Week 8

The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 8 as the top team in the NFC West, but their loss to the Houston Texans dropped them into wild card position and barely hanging on to that.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 26

Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after losing 26-15 to the Texans

HOUSTON -- That was sobering. The 49ers just lost 26-15 to the Houston Texans, who came into the game with just two wins and four losses. Now, the 49ers have five wins and three losses, which is good, but they didn't play like a playoff team today.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / October 26

George Kittle pins loss to Texans on offense: 'We just played bad football'

Was the 49ers' biggest problem in Sunday's loss to the Texans their defense, which allowed 475 yards, 23 first downs, and nine third-down conversions? Or their offense, which struggled to stay on the field while the team fell into a 16-0 first half hole?

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / October 26

Kyle Shanahan on 49ers injuries: 'I'm a lot more used to it' as depth is tested again

Injuries have once again become a defining storyline for the San Francisco 49ers, a familiar frustration for fans. The team's depth has been tested repeatedly this season, and Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans only added to the growing list of setbacks.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 26

Key stats from the 49ers' 26-15 Week 8 loss vs. the Texans

The San Francisco 49ers dropped to 5-3 on the season after a 26-15 Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 26

Next man up runs out in San Francisco 49ers loss to Houston Texans

The San Francisco 49ers have been winning games with the next man up mentality. They have been able to get by with the depth and the talent that they do have stepping up for them.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / Niners Nation / October 26

3 quick takeaways from the 49ers 26-15 loss to the Texans: Defense has toughest day of season

The San Francisco 49ers dropped their third game of the season on Sunday, falling short 26-15 on the road to the Houston Texans in a rough game on both sides of the ball.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 26

A single crucial moment decided the 49ers’ Week 8 loss to the Texans

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their third defeat of the season on Sunday, losing 26-15 to the Houston Texans. The performance highlighted major areas for improvement on both sides of the ball.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / October 26

Jones hindering 49ers' title chances after lackluster showing

Mac Jones may be hindering 49ers' Super Bowl chances after another lackluster showing

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.

Key stats from the 49ers' 26-15 Week 8 loss vs. Texans

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The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Trade Rumors: 49ers, Cowboys, Rams

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on QB Brock Purdy‘s toe recovery and if he was where the team expected him to be: “Yes. It’s different dealing with a toe but I’d say it’s steadily getting better each week.” (Nick Wagoner) 49ers GM John Lynch talked about Purdy’s status: “We’re taking the appropriate measures.

Trevis Gipson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

49ers Elevate DE Trevis Gipson & OL Nick Zakej

Per the wire, the 49ers are elevating DE Trevis Gipson and OL Nick Zakej for their matchup in Week 8. Gipson, 28, was a fifth-round pick out of Tulsa by the Bears back in 2020.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25