The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, closing Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. ET. The 3-4 Houston Texans could be both buyers and sellers, leveraging their roster and supplemental draft picks.

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

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The performance against the Houston Texans highlighted several areas that need improvement. The 49ers are learning to cope without their two main defensive stars, Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, for the remainder of the season. Losing both so early could suggest the team may explore a trade before the deadline to help support the rookies.

In a virtual must-win situation, the Texans' offense piled up the yards against the 49ers while the defense held firm for much of the game.

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In the eyes of Pro Football Focus ' Bradley Locker, one name that the Texans could look into acquiring in a "fairytale trade idea" is Miami Dolphins star running back De'Von Achane, as Houston appears to be a strong fit on paper to invest in the position.

The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.