Change was expected to come to the Texans after back-to-back postseason appearances, but six games into the season and it looks like regression.

The Houston Texans will be without star wide receiver Nico Collins for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

The Houston Texans are getting ready for their Week 8 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, but they will be without two key wide receivers for the game. Acc

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been ruled out for his team's Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans amid his recovery from turf toe.

HOUSTON – Derek Stingley Jr. lined up across from Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith just four times Monday night. That was his coverage assignment, and the Texans All-Pro cornerback emphasized he always does what he’s coached to do, not simply what he feels like doing.

The San Francisco 49ers have a better record than the Houston Texans, but the oddsmakers have the Texans as favorites. They may be projecting the injuries to finally catch up to the 49ers. If the 49ers want to avoid this situation, the following players need to step up.

Colin Cowherd picks his best predictions for Week 8 of the 2025/26 NFL season, including the Baltimore Ravens over the Chicago Bears, the New England Patriots over the Cleveland Browns, and the Houston Texans beating the San Francisco 49ers.

Houston coach DeMeco Ryans will face his former boss San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan for the first time Sunday when the Texans host the 49ers.