If the 49ers win Sunday in Houston, they’ll match their overall win total from last season and they’ll be alone atop the NFC West at 6-2.

Preview the Houston Texans' NFL Week 8 matchup with the 49ers, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday after posting 201 yards of total offense against the Atlanta Falcons.

Christian McCaffrey exploded in the San Francisco 49ers' win against the Atlanta Falcons. McCaffrey recorded seven receptions, tallying 201 scrimmage yards (129

Christian McCaffrey led the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-10 victory over Atlanta with 201 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.

The problem has been kickoffs. Pineiro followed his third-quarter field goal with a line-drive kickoff the Falcons returned 45 yards to the 49ers’ 48-yard line. The play gave Atlanta momentum, and the Falcons converted it into a 10-yard catch-and-run touchdown to Robinson to close San Francisco’s lead to 13-10.

San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle pose challenges for Houston's defense, and 49ers' pass rush will be key.

Christian McCaffrey has his first 100-yard rushing game since 2023, helping the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 on Sunday night.