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.

With every misfire and misstep on offense, the pressure is undoubtedly now seriously mounting on Texans embattled first-year offensive coordinator, Nick Caley. Of course, head coach DeMeco Ryans has shifted the blame upon his own shoulders. But that’s about as sound a long-term plan as the Texans have when they’re first and goal.

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.

With starter Brock Purdy slowly working his way back from the right big toe injury that's kept him out since Week 4, the 49ers will again turn to backup Mac Jones on Sunday against the Texans. Ricky Pearsall also is out.

Despite being one of the most banged-up teams in the NFL, San Francisco sits tied atop the NFC West with the Seahawks and the Rams. A big reason is the play of Jones under center. The veteran has resurrected his career in leading San Francisco forward despite injuries to a laundry list of players including Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, and Nick Bosa.

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.

Oct 19, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images