San Francisco 49ers

Joe Webb beats the clock, 49ers with TD pass for Houston Texans

Quarterback Joe Webb threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Vyncint Smith with 27 seconds left to lift the Houston Texans to a 16-13 victory …

Winners and losers from 49ers preseason loss to Texans

The 49ers resumed their 2018 exhibition season Saturday with their second game against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.<p>Kyle Shanahan’s offense came out firing behind quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers’ new franchise signal caller looked sharp as he completed 10 of 12 passes for 136 yards …

49ers vs. Texans highlights | Preseason Week 2

Watch highlights from the Preseason Week 2 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans where the Houston Texans beat the San …

NFL roundup: Cousins struggles in Vikings' loss to Jaguars

Kirk Cousins and Latavius Murray each had their fair share of troubles as the Minnesota Vikings lost 14-10 to the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars in preseason action Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium.<p>Cousins, coming off a perfect debut against Denver last week, completed 3 of 8 passes for 12 …

ReFocused, NFL Preseason Week 2: Houston Texans 16, San Francisco 49ers 13

The Houston Texans defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, 16-13 continuing the second full week of preseason action in the NFL.<p>PFF’s …

49ers re-sign DB McCoil

The San Francisco 49ers on Saturday announced they have re-signed defensive back Dexter McCoil to a one-year deal after placing safety Terrell …

3 takeaways from Rams' second preseason game

Aug 19,2018<p>The Los Angeles Rams earned their first victory of the 2018 season, defeating the Raiders 19-15. Once again, most of the starters didn’t play, but there were several important developments nonetheless. Check out the biggest takeaways from the game below:<p>1. Sean Mannion was better, but …

Air It Out Then, Jimmy 💪

HOUSTON – Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looked regular-season ready on Saturday night in the 49ers’ second exhibition game.The only blemish on Garoppolo’s night was his final pass, which sailed high and was intercepted. But prior to that, Garoppolo completed 10 of 11 passes, including all seven of his third- or fourth-down attempts against the Houston Texans.The game capped a six-day road trip for the 49ers. The club arrived in Houston on Monday night, then took part in joint practices against the Texans on Wednesday and Thursday.

49ers' Garoppolo sharp in exhibition game vs. Texans<p>MATT MAIOCCO<p>HOUSTON – Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looked regular-season ready on Saturday night …

49ers vs. Texans: 3 studs, 3 duds

HOUSTON — Saturday night’s exhibition provided the next clues as to who might make and miss the 49ers final cuts. So, in overlooking roster locks …

Tom Waits went and saw Jack White in concert, then stole his watch

It almost sounds like the start to a weak, music-based joke, but it seems that the enigmatic musical icon Tom Waits decided to play a prank on Jack …

Prescott solid, Dalton sluggish as Bengals top Cowboys 21-13

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had another efficient preseason showing.Andy Dalton bogged down a bit with his Cincinnati …

Why Aaron Rodgers Is Nowhere Near the NFL's Highest-Paid ... for Now

Should the best player in the NFL also be its highest paid? The question isn’t necessarily a fair one. While it’s difficult to define “best,” it’s …

49ers fall 16-13 to Texans in preseason despite first-team offense performing well

The San Francisco 49ers couldn't quite stave off late-game heroics from Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb, falling 16-13 in Week 2 of the preseason.<p>…

Deshaun Watson sharp, Texans score late TD vs. 49ers for 2nd preseason win

Image 1of/123<p>Caption<p>Close<p>Deshaun Watson calmly delivered a strike Saturday night to Bruce Ellington, serving notice that his arm and his surgically …

Watch Chido Awuzie sky high for amazing pick to keep Cowboys shutout

Aug 19,2018<p>The Cowboys’ 2018 defense might be a serious problem for opposing offenses. After a stout performance for almost all of the first half against San Francisco, the defense was able to pitch a complete 30-minute shutout thanks to a strong play by second-year corner Chidobe Awuzie.<p>Dallas’ …

Texans CB Kevin Johnson suffers concussion vs. 49ers

One of Houston's starting cornerbacks hit the showers early on Saturday.<p>Texans corner Kevin Johnson left Houston's preseason tilt against the San …

49ers RG Garnett plays plenty in long-awaited return

HOUSTON — The competition to be the 49ers’ starting right guard continued Saturday and it appears <b>Mike Person</b> and <b>Joshua Garnett</b> are the …

Byron Maxwell out, so Dontae Johnson, rookie Tre Flowers in Seahawks’ right-CB battle at LA

Byron Maxwell was out. So the Seahawks’ three-man competition at right cornerback was down to two for the second preseason game: Dontae Johnson and …

Kevin Johnson leaves with a concussion

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Edmonton Eskimos linebacker Sherritt reflects on 100 CFL games

J.C. Sherritt’s Canadian Football League season began 100 games ago, but it’s probably more appropriate to measure the time in tackles.The Edmonton …

Ailing Texans safety Andre Hal joins teammates for warmups

Image 1of/89<p>Caption<p>Close<p>Although he can't play football right now while he battles Hodgkin's lymphoma, Texans free safety Andre Hal is constantly …

Raiders fans revel in team’s return to LA Coliseum

At one point Saturday, James Cowser said, fellow Raiders linebacker Derrick Johnson wondered aloud at the contingent of Raiders fans in attendance …

Vikings’ Kai Forbath on missed field goal: ‘That’s a kick I should make’

Vikings kicker Kai Forbath had his first misstep of the preseason Saturday afternoon as he continues his position battle with rookie Daniel …

49ers-Texans 2nd quarter game thread

We’re back for another week of preseason football! The San Francisco 49ers travel to face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Week 2 of the …

Todd Gurley believes he ‘deserved’ MVP

Since the year 2000, a quarterback has been named NFL MVP 15 times. Last season, New England Patriots signal-caller got his third. In other words, it …

Pregame Photos: 49ers at Texans (Preseason Week 2)

Cal QB Ross Bowers sure to start, but backups look strong

After providing zero indication of a legitimate “open competition” for Cal’s starting quarterback spot during training camp’s first 13 practices, …

Stanford linebacker Thunder Keck still learning the game

There’s an element of guesswork in college football recruiting. Coaches try to measure a high school player’s skills, size and speed. They try to …

NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger breaks down Reuben Foster’s coverage play against Tavon Austin

There’s a lot of things to be looking out for when the San Francsico 49ers go against the Houston Texans later today. One of the things at the top of …