Yes, the 49ers still can make a push to improve their team before the Nov. 4 trading deadline, but it should not come at the expense of tearing away any resources for the future. If the 49ers make a trade, it should be for a player who is not just an eight-game rental.

The 49ers are behind the (5-2) Seattle Seahawks and (5-2) Los Angeles Rams for first place in the NFC West despite battling significant injuries for the entire season. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has to return this year while he recovers from his knee injury from 2024.

Houston held Christian McCaffrey to 68 yards with a plan that started up front and also included the Texans' offense.

Texans exploited depth in a tough loss. However, rookie corner Renardo Green and DE Sam Okuayinonu showed promising flashes amidst defensive struggles.

Kyle Shanahan provided a series of injury updates after San Francisco fell to the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.

Week 9 NFL power rankings change with Texans, Ravens, Dolphins, Jets wins, Titans, Saints, Browns, Giants, Bengals, Cowboys, Vikings, Falcons losses.

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 got Alfred Collins back late in the second quarter against the Texans and almost immediately lost another defensive lineman.