Christian McCaffrey Week 8 Preview vs. the Texans

Christian McCaffrey has a tough matchup when his San Francisco 49ers play the Houston Texans in Week 8 (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET). The Texans give up 95.2 rushing yards per game, 10th-best in the league.

So far this season, McCaffrey has compiled a team-high 465 rushing yards on 132 carries (66.4 ypg), while scoring three rushing TDs. Also, McCaffrey is the No. 1 receiver for the 49ers, tacking on 53 receptions for 516 yards (73.7 ypg) and three receiving scores.

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McCaffrey vs. the Texans

• McCaffrey vs the Texans (since 2021): 2 GP / 62 RUSH YPG / 1 RUSH TD
• The Texans have not allowed 100 or more yards to an opposing rusher in the 2025 season.
• Houston has allowed six opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Texans have allowed two or more rushing TDs to just one opposing rusher this season.
• McCaffrey will play against the NFL's 10th-ranked rush defense this week. The Texans concede 95.2 yards on the ground per contest.
• The Texans' defense is ranked 20th in the NFL with seven rushing TDs conceded so far this year.

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McCaffrey Rushing Insights

• McCaffrey hit his rushing yards over two times in seven games played this season.
• The 49ers have passed 57.2% of the time and run 42.8% this season. They rank 21st in the NFL in scoring.
• He has handled 66.0% of his team's 200 rushing attempts this season (132).
• McCaffrey has a rushing touchdown in two games this season, including multiple rushing TDs once.
• He has six total touchdowns this season (46.2% of his team's 13 offensive TDs).
• He has 29 carries in the red zone (82.9% of his team's 35 red zone rushes).

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