The 49ers came into Week 8 knowing the Texans' defense was elite, but it was Houston's struggling offense that took over Sunday at NRG Stadium. Heavily scrutinized QB C.J. Stroud executed a sound game plan for the Texans, while 49ers teammates George Kittle and Jake Tonges each caught a touchdown on on national Tight Ends Day to keep San Francisco's comeback hopes alive. San Francisco's offense lacked much rhythm beyond that, and the disjointed display effectively ended in a 26-15 loss, their third of the season. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what went wrong with San Francisco on both sides of the ball, which injuries will further affect the 49ers' depleted depth and how they can turn a performance like this around in Week 9 vs. the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

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2:00) 49ers start sloppy on both sides of ball
(4:00) Injuries continue to mount for 49ers
(10:00) Deommodore Lenoir breaks interception drought
(17:00) Is this the most injury-ravaged roster in the Shanahan/Lynch era?
(21:00) NFC West Standings check
(24:00) Should Brock Purdy play on artificial turf in his first game back?
(25:00) Is there offensive calvary on the way?

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Matt Maiocco sits down with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to discuss the team's upcoming Week 8 matchup vs. DeMeco Ryans' Houston Texans. Also, Greg Bethune, father of San Francisco linebacker Tatum Bethune, joins the show to discuss his son's journey to the NFL

1:00 - Intro

10:00 - Kyle Shanahan Interview

31:00 - Greg Bethune Interview

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Eddy Piñeiro leads the NFL in made field goals without a miss through Week 7, but the 49ers kicker's journey to San Francisco has been anything but perfect. Jennifer Lee Chan sits down with Piñeiro, who shares why he chose to play for the 49ers after Jake Moody's release and how close he came to signing elsewhere. Piñeiro discusses how he brings a jolt to the 49ers' locker room, his fast-growing bond with George Kittle and why football was second to his first love in sport, soccer. Also, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer review the midweek list of 49ers injuries and who might start in Week 8 vs. the Houston Texans.

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(4:00) If Mac Jones starts again, why isn't Brock Purdy on IR?
(10:30) Breaking down the mindset of 49ers' successful backups
(16:00) Will Robert Saleh leave for another head-coaching role next season?
(22:00) 49ers injury updates entering Week 8
(28:30) Kyle Shanahan reveals 49ers' identity in 2025
(36:00) Piñeiro discusses journey to playing football despite love for soccer
(37:0) Piñeiro shares lessons learned from pro soccer player father
(38:00) Piñeiro details how 49ers Faithful have inspired him

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