The San Francisco 49ers fell short on the road, losing 26–15 to the Houston Texans. It was their worst defeat of the season, but it highlighted multiple areas o

And with that, Deommodore Lenoir is the hero snapping that streak. It took the 49ers until Week 8 to finally notch their first interception of the season. Between that and their celebration of Nati onal Tight End Day, you have all the necessary highlights of the Texans’ loss.

Here is how the 49ers (5-3) graded in Sunday’s 26-15 loss to the host (3-4): PASS OFFENSE: F. Third-down failures on the first three series set the to

Down 16-0, the 49ers came alive with last-minute theatrics before halftime, highlighted by Kittle’s 17-yard, third-down touchdown catch. Setting up that score was Brian Robinson’s 46-yard kick return – the 49ers’ longest this season – plus a 15-yard facemask penalty, followed by an 18-yard catch from Kendrick Bourne.

The Houston Texans jumped on the San Francisco 49ers early in an impressive bounce-back performance Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Texans’ 26-15 win was their first over San Francisco since 2009.

San Francisco fans seemed to flood NRG Stadium in a large showing for the Week 8 game, according to videos and photos shared on social media by local reporters and fans present at the stadium. The kickoff at Noon CT showed plenty of 49ers' scarlet and gold. Houston's "battle red" and "deep steel blue" was more scattered throughout the stadium.

Hunter had a statement day for himself in the process of the Texans' Week 8 victory. The veteran edge rusher logged his fourth sack of the year in the fourth quarter of the game on Jones to secure Houston's third win of the season, and effectively keep them just one game under .500 entering the halfway point of the new year.

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.