49ers Struggle Offense Leads to 26-15 Loss at Texans

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a disappointing 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 8, largely due to their offensive struggles despite a strong defensive effort. Star tight end George Kittle openly criticized the offense for repeated three-and-outs and procedural errors, placing the blame on his side of the ball while praising the defense for holding Houston to just four field goals and two touchdowns. Quarterback Mac Jones had an uneven performance, completing 19 of 32 passes for 193 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and also acknowledged responsibility for the offense's inefficiency. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed disappointment in the team's overall performance and emphasized the need to correct mistakes moving forward. The 49ers' offense managed only 12 first downs and struggled on third downs, which contributed to the defense being on the field for extended periods. With this loss, San Francisco fell to a 5-3 record and faces the challenge of bouncing back in their upcoming game against the New York Giants.