As the Texans host the 49ers Sunday, DeMeco Ryans credits mentor Kyle Shanahan and reflects on coaching lessons, communication and contrasts.

Preview the NFL week 8 matchup between the Houston Texans and 49ers, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Stroud has characterized the offensive strategy as “death by a thousand cuts,” meaning high-percentage at-bats intended to move the chains in smaller chunks to march methodically downfield. The Texans don’t take a lot of deep shots unlike former offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik’s game plans.

The Texans couldn't run or throw the ball effectively. The offensive line somehow looks worse than it did last season. The ballyhooed offensive system installed in the offseason seems worse than "Ask Madden"-the algorithm-based option to decide which play to run next in the iconic Madden NFL video game.

Houston coach DeMeco Ryans will face his former boss San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan for the first time Sunday when the Texans host the 49ers.

Scott could also be a very nice fit for the Texans. The Texans' OC is Nick Caley, former passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. Being from the Rams and thus the Sean McVay tree, Caley runs a lot of play action, which Scott would fit very well.

It's that time of the week again, where we at Seahawks Wire will go Behind Enemy Lines to learn more about the Seattle Seahawks ' upcoming opponent. This week, Seattle will be hosting the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football for a rare matchup between these teams.

The Seattle Seahawks (5-2) triumphed 27-19 over the Houston Texans (2-4) in a game that wasn't as close as the scoreboard indicated. Seattle struggled to get out of their own way, committing four turnovers -- their most in a game since 2020.