Texans BREAKING: DE Derek Rivers OUT with Torn Biceps; Houston Live Game Blog
It's prime time for the Houston Texans on Thursday night as they play host to Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium.
All the game details are below, but here's a piece of postgame breaking news: Texans veteran defensive end Derek Rivers has been diagnosed with torn biceps. He's expected to now miss months after a camp in which he was competing well for a spot.
Now to the game review ...
Lovie Smith's Texans are expected to suit up the starters on both sides of the ball with just wide receiver Brandin Cooks, left tackle Laremy Tunsil and center Justin Britt set to miss out.
First-round rookie Kenyon Green will get his first reps in a Texans uniform, while fellow first-rounder cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who impressed in his brief appearance last week against the Los Angeles Rams, will get another chance to show he's well and truly back from his injury-plagued final year at LSU.
After being left out of the Rams game, it was widely believed that rookie running back Dameon Pierce had all but sealed the starting role -- something which could be confirmed against San Francisco.
Two veterans who have yet to see the field for Houston, defensive ends Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison, are also in contention to play. In theory, their presence should give the Texans a veteran pass-rushing threat opposite Jonathan Greenard to help unlock the best in the third-year defender.
Check back below for running commentary throughout the game.
FINAL - Texans 17-0 49ers
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Timeout taken by San Francisco with nine seconds left to go.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Texans linebacker Blake Cashman is penalized for throwing a 49ers' shoe after the tackle. San Francisco now up to Houston's 19-yard line.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Defensive back Isaac Yiadom is penalized for illegal contact.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
British rookie defensive lineman Adedayo Odeleye sacks Brock Purdy for a loss of seven yards. San Francisco calls a timeout.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Two-minute warning.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Houston go three and out on offense once more. Cam Johnson comes out to punt.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Rookie linebacker Jake Hansen intercepts 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy at Houston's 28-yard line and runs it back for 18 yards.
Jeff Driskel comes on at quarterback for the Texans.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Texans long snapper Jon Weeks is called for a chop block. The 15-yard penalty results in the 49ers taking over at their own 29-yard line.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Texans go three and out on offense. Cam Johnson is back out to punt.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Five-yard penalty on San Francisco's offense for a false start backs them up five yards to their own 16-yard line. They fail to convert on third-down and opt to punt.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
Wide receiver Johnny Johnson III is unable to haul in a 13-yard pass from Kyle Allen. Matt Ammendola subsequently misses a 31-yard field goal attempt. Turnover on downs at San Francisco's 13-yard line.
END Of Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
The Texans will start the fourth quarter with Kyle Allen leading Houston's offense from San Francisco's 25-yard line.
Third Quarter - Texans 17-0 49ers
San Francisco turns the ball over on downs after a fourth down stop by Houston's defense. Texans have the ball at the 49ers' 29-yard line.
FIELD GOAL - Texans 17-0 49ers
Matt Ammendola nails a 45-yard field goal to extend Houston's lead.
Third Quarter - Texans 14-0 49ers
Former Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu sacks Houston quarterback Kyle Allen who has taken over for Davis Mills.
Third Quarter - Texans 14-0 49ers
A defended pass by defensive back Isaac Yiadom leads to another San Francisco punt.
Third Quarter - Texans 14-0 49ers
A penalty against San Francisco rookie Danny Gray results in a nine-yard loss backing them up to their 10-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN - Texans 14-0 49ers
The Davis Mills/Chris Moore connection that shone at times last season pays off again with a 16-yard touchdown pass. The extra point is converted giving Houston a 14-point lead.
Third Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
A touchdown reception by wide receiver Nico Collins is nullified by a penalty against receiver Chris Moore. A 10-yard penalty sets Houston up at San Francisco's 16-yard line.
Third Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
A 10-yard penalty is enforced against the 49ers for roughing the passer.
Third Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
A pass interference flag against the San Francisco 49ers results in a 26-yard gain for Houston.
Third Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
The Texans received the ball to start the third quarter.
HALFTIME - Texans 7-0 49ers
A first half dominated by ineffective offensive play by both team ends.
The star of the show for Houston has to be rookie running back Dameon Pierce with the only score of the game. Fellow rookie defense tackle Kurt Hinish and veteran defensive end Jerry Hughes have been Houston's defensive standouts.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Another false start by San Francisco backs them up another five yards. First and 20 for the 49ers.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
San Francisco is backed up five yards after a false start. 30 seconds to go.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Houston's offense struggles once more. San Francisco takes another timeout before the Texans punt. The 49ers have the ball at their own 15-yard line.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
We've hit the two-minute warning at NRG Stadium. The Texans are facing a first-down at their own 28-yard line.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Another ineffective offensive drive leads to San Francisco's third punt of the night.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
An offensive holding call on the 49ers backs them up 10-yards to their own 18-yard line.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
A pass to the end zone by Davis Mills is intercepted after the ball is batted out of the hands of receiver Chris Moore.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Cornerback Desmond King with the interception at the 35-yard line off of a pass by Nate Sudfeld. The Texans offense comes out at San Francisco's 19-yard line.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Undrafted rookie defense tackle Kurt Hinish shines yet again for Houston with a tackle for a loss.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Texans punt after going three and out on offense for the second straight drive. A 10-yard penalty against the 49ers on the return backs them up to their own 8-yard line.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
49ers go for it on fourth down, but there's no room for Trey Sermon to rush thanks in no small part to rookie defensive tackle Kurt Hinish and safety Jalen Pitre. It's Houston's ball at their own 38-yard line.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Veteran defensive end Jerry Hughes hits 49ers quarterback Trey Lance as he throws. San Francisco takes a timeout.
Second Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Veteran defensive end Mario Addison is called for offside. First-down 49ers after that five-yard penalty.
END Of First Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
The quarter ends with San Francisco facing a third-down on its 45-yard line.
First Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
After a three-yard rush, a 49ers offensive holding call halves the distance to the goal.
First Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Texans offense goes three and out. Cam Johnson is out to punt.
First Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Cornerback Steven Nelson is on the tackle just shy of a first down. 49ers punt.
First Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
Veteran defensive end Jerry Hughes tackles 49ers quarterback Trey Lance just outside the pocket for a three-and-out. However, cornerback Steven Nelson is called for illegal contact. First down 49ers.
First Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
49ers quarterback Trey Lance is sacked by rookie defensive tackle Kurt Hinish.
First Quarter - Texans 7-0 49ers
On that opening drive, Mills went 2 of 3 for 29 yards. Pierce stood out with 37 yards and a touchdown on six carries.
TOUCHDOWN - Texans 7-0 49ers
A solid opening drive ends in a Pierce touchdown. A first for the rookie who has thrived so far. Ammendola converts the extra point.
First Quarter - Texans 0-0 49ers
The ball is placed at the 1-yard line thanks to a defensive pass interference flag. Texans first down.
First Quarter - Texans 0-0 49ers
Former Texan Charles Omenihu is called for roughing the passer. First down Texans.
First Quarter - Texans 0-0 49ers
The 49ers punt after a defended pass by cornerback Steven Nelson. Quarterback Davis Mills and Houston's offense takes to the field.
First Quarter - Kickoff
The Texans won the toss and have elected to defer. Matt Ammendola makes his debut and kicks off.
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