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49ers vs. Texans – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 8

📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST

  • Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on FOX.

  • Local Markets:

    • In San Francisco Bay Area: Watch on KTVU Channel 2 (FOX San Francisco).

  • In Houston: Watch on KRIV-TV Channel 26 (FOX Houston).

  • Commentators: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Darryl Johnston (analyst), and Allison Williams (sideline reporter).


  • 💻 LIVE STREAMING

    • Nationwide:

    • NFL+: Watch live on mobile phones or tablets, including replays and highlights.

  • Fubo: Streaming service providing FOX, CBS, NBC, and NFL Network (offers a free trial).

  • YouTube TV: Includes FOX and other NFL channels, suitable for live viewing.

  • Local Markets:

    • 49ers: Watch via the San Francisco 49ers App or FOX Sports (starting at $19.99/month).

  • Texans: Watch on Texans.com or the Houston Texans App (free in Houston region).

  • Out-of-Market: Requires NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube/YouTube TV) to watch out-of-market games.


  • 🎧 RADIO BROADCAST

    • San Francisco: Listen live on KNBR 680 AM/1050 AM, with commentators Greg Papa (play-by-play) and Tim Ryan (analyst).

  • Houston: Listen on SportsRadio 610 AM or The Bull 100.3 FM (Texans Radio Network), with Marc Vandermeer (play-by-play) and John Harris (analyst). Spanish broadcast on Mega 101 FM.

  • Nationwide/International: Listen on SiriusXM NFL Radio, with separate 49ers (Ch. 225) and Texans (Ch. 158) channels.


  • 📅 GAME DETAILS

    • Time/Location: Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT), at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas.

  • Tickets: Available for purchase via StubHub, Ticketmaster, or the NRG Stadium App.

    • Stadium gates open at 10:00 AM CDT

  • Parking lots open at 8:00 AM CDT


  • 🔑 KEY STORYLINES

    San Francisco 49ers (5-2)

    The 49ers are coming off a gritty 20-10 road win over the Atlanta Falcons, extending their NFC West lead.

    • QB Mac Jones steps in for injured Brock Purdy (turf toe), showing poise in limited action (150 yards, 1 TD last game).

  • RB Christian McCaffrey dominates with 129 rush yards, 2 TDs in Week 7, powering the #2 total offense (350+ yds/game).

  • TE George Kittle (45 catches, 550 yds) and WR Jauan Jennings form a reliable duo, but injuries hit hard: Ricky Pearsall (knee, out) and Deommodore Lenoir (quad, questionable) weaken the secondary.

  • Defense ranks top-5 (18 pts allowed/game), but road woes persist (2-1 away). A win here solidifies their Super Bowl contention.

  • Houston Texans (2-5)

    The Texans snapped a three-game skid with a 31-6 home win over the Dolphins in Week 7, but offensive struggles linger (21.2 pts/game, 22nd in NFL).

    • QB C.J. Stroud flashes potential (13/18, 116 yds vs. Miami), but the line protects poorly (3.2 sacks/game allowed).

  • Offense relies on RB Joe Mixon (84 yds, 3 TDs last game) and TE Dalton Schultz (36 yds receiving), but WR Nico Collins (concussion, questionable) is a big loss.

  • Defense is elite (#1 scoring D, 14.7 pts allowed/game), forcing 10 turnovers, led by DE Will Anderson Jr. (8 sacks). Home strength (2-1) faces a test vs. SF's run game.

  • Coaching under DeMeco Ryans emphasizes grit, but a win is crucial to salvage AFC South hopes.

  • Head-to-Head History

    • 49ers lead 4-1 all-time in regular season (80% win rate).

  • Last meeting: 49ers 41-7 (2020, Houston).

  • SF's last road win in Houston: 31-20 (2018).

  • Series dates back to 2002 (Texans' 24-17 upset). Often high-scoring, with Stroud vs. Jones adding intrigue in this interconference clash.


  • ⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME

    Both NFC/AFC contenders battle for wild-card momentum:

    • 49ers aim to extend NFC West lead & test Jones amid injuries.

  • Texans fight to climb above .500 & exploit SF's secondary gaps.

  • Houston's top D eyes pressure on Jones in a potential low-scoring affair at NRG. Home crowd energy could fuel a pivotal win for Texans' turnaround. Playoff implications heighten this cross-conference showdown.


    📱 FOLLOW THE GAME

    • Live Updates: Follow via 49ers.com, Texans.com, or the teams’ mobile apps.

  • Social Media:

    • 49ers: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@49ers)

  • Texans: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@HoustonTexans)

  • NFL+: Provides highlights, stats, and post-game analysis.

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