Texans' C.J. Stroud Throws Season-High 318 Yards Leading 26-15 Victory Over 49ers

C.J. Stroud led the Houston Texans to a 26-15 victory over the San Francisco 49ers with a season-high 318 passing yards and two touchdowns, distributing the ball effectively to nine different receivers despite the absence of star receiver Nico Collins. The Texans built an early lead, scoring 16 unanswered points and maintaining control throughout the game, with key touchdown passes to Jayden Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson. Houston's offense was highly efficient, converting on third downs and dominating time of possession, while the defense limited the 49ers' potent running back Christian McCaffrey to just 25 rushing yards. San Francisco struggled to sustain drives, failing to gain consistent first downs and being held scoreless for much of the first half until late touchdowns narrowed the gap. A critical late interception by Kamari Lassiter sealed the Texans' win as the 49ers attempted a comeback. The victory improved Houston's record to 3-4, bolstered by strong performances from their Iowa State alumni and a well-executed game plan.