Texans at 49ers
Houston Texans 31, San Francisco 49ers 10 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Texans 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
49ers 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPHudson Cottrell 231 yds passingRico Dowdle 87 yds rushingMyles Perkins 107 yds receivingFred Warner 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 339 · 342Passing yards 231 · 227Rushing yards 108 · 115Completions 18/29 · 19/41Yards per carry 4.7 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The Houston Texans kicked off their 2027 season with a commanding 31-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, establishing early dominance in the league. With aspirations for a playoff run, the Texans showcased their offensive firepower while the 49ers struggled to find their rhythm.
Houston's quarterback Hudson Cottrell led the charge with 231 passing yards and a touchdown, while Rico Dowdle complemented the aerial attack with a solid 87 rushing yards. Myles Perkins was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 107 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Cottrell throughout the match.
Defensively, the Texans made their mark with Jalen Pitre’s interception, which turned the momentum in their favor at a crucial moment in the game. While the 49ers' Fred Warner recorded 1.5 sacks and Jose Connor tallied seven tackles, the Texans' ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain pressure ultimately sealed the win, marking a strong start for Houston this season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Hudson CottrellQB | 18/29 | 62% | 231 | 1 | 0 | 98.4 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 19/41 | 46% | 227 | 1 | 1 | 61.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 19 | 87 | 4.6 | 38 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Hudson CottrellQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Myles PerkinsWR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 47 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Dallas GoedertTE | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| George KittleTE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 31 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter ScruggsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan HallDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden CrumedyDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose ConnorFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum BethuneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 4 | 21 |
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 1 | 22 |