![]() “I think we’re a dang good defense and we have a chance to be great. “They’ve been impressive,” Kubiak said of his defense. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson completed just 12-of-23 passes for 91 yards. the Seahawks, holding Seattle to 16 points and creating three turnovers. The Texans defense played good enough to win vs. “We’re a very capable football team, but we’ve got to be a more consistent football team.” “We’re not where we want to be, but there’s a long, long way to go,” Texans head coach Gary Kubiak told reporters this week. So, heading into Sunday night’s nationally televised game, both teams need to put together a string of victories to turn the corner on a frustrating start to the 2013 season. ![]() The Texans have given the ball up seven times and taken it away only three the 49ers have given it up nine times (five fumbles, four picks) and taken it away five times. Both are minus-four in that category, near the bottom of the NFL. Wander Franco goes on restricted list, to miss Rays-Giants amid probeĪnd, the Texans and 49ers have both been hurt by too many turnovers on offense and too few takeaways on defense. Quarterback Matt Schaub has almost thrown as many interceptions (six) as TD passes (8), and his pick-six interception in the loss to the Seahawks tied the score at 20-all and sent the game to overtime. One of the Texans’ problems has been inconsistency, however. The Texans rank first in the NFL in total defense and pass defense – giving up just 141 yards per game through the air – and on offense can move the ball, ranking seventh in rushing (134.3 yards per game) and ninth in passing (276). ![]() Oddsmakers have made the 49ers seven-point favorites over the Texans, who managed to turn a 20-6 halftime lead over the Seahawks into a loss in overtime last week.ĭespite the ugly loss, the Texans have some of the most talented players in the league with running back Arian Foster, wideout Andre Johnson, linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive end J.J. Louis – fashioned by a return to their strong rushing attack of the past two seasons – by getting ready for the Houston Texans, a talented but troubled bunch that has the same 2-2 record as San Francisco. Meanwhile, the 49ers are trying to build on the victory over St. Daniels away when the Niners tried to move him onto their practice squad and ex-Cardinals quarterback John Skelton was added to the roster, likely to challenge Colt McCoy for the No. Since then, safety Donte Whitner has legally changed his last name to Hitner, the Seahawks signed quarterback B.J. It’s been a busy and eventful nine days for the 49ers.įirst, they broke the only two-game losing streak of Jim Harbaugh’s pro coaching career by thumping the Rams in St. ![]()
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