49ers edge Seahawks in a three-point win as Texans rebound with dominant victory over Titans
San Francisco defeated Seattle 32-29 in a late-game showdown, while Houston posted a 26-3 win over Tennessee, highlighted by strong defensive play and emerging offensive confidence.
San Francisco secured a 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, with a 44-yard field goal by Eddy Piñeiro and a decisive defensive stand in the final minutes. Running back Christian McCaffrey said the team’s mindset emphasizes readiness for “slugfests” and highlighted the roster’s experience as an advantage. The 49ers improved to 3-0 in the NFC West and remain unbeaten in the league after five weeks.
Houston recorded a 26-3 win against the Tennessee Titans, snapping a five-game losing streak. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. praised the squad’s composure and “joy” despite early setbacks, noting the impact of defensive play-calling returning to head coach DeMeco Ryans. The Texans’ defense limited Tennessee to 129 total yards after the opening drive, while quarterback C.J. Stroud continued to develop his passing game.
In a related move, the Texans acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for future draft picks, aiming to bolster their receiving corps alongside existing talent.
Other league notes: Green Bay defeated Chicago 31-7, with quarterback Jordan Love completing 25 of 31 passes for 367 yards. Minnesota maintained its unbeaten record at 5-0, driven by a strong defensive performance. New York’s win over Cleveland featured three sacks and a game-ending strip-sack. Denver earned a 20-17 victory over Los Angeles after a late defensive surge, and New England’s Drake Maye showed marked improvement in recent weeks.