What to Know Programming note: Immediately after the Week 8 game ends, watch “49ers Postgame Live” on NBC Sports Bay Area or stream the show in the NBC Sports app for full reaction, analysis and interviews. The San Francisco 49ers fell to 5-3 on the 2025 NFL season after their 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans (3-4) on Sunday at NRG Stadium. Quarterback Mac Jones completed 19 of 32 passes for 193 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and a 84.5 passer rating in the defeat. Texans QB C.J. Stroud threw for 318 yards, completing 30 of 39 passes with two touchdowns, an interception and 106.6 passer rating. After a strong showing in Week 7, Christian McCaffrey was held to just 25 rushing yards on eight carries. Read below for all the game highlights, news, analysis and postgame press conferences from NRG Stadium in Houston:
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