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49ers vs. Texans: Postgame Grades, Notes and Quotes for San Francisco

August 16, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Football is back, and the San Francisco 49ers opened up their 2015 preseason campaign with a road contest against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Saturday.
The 49ers held a 10-8 lead entering halftime, but the Texans rallied for 15 unanswered points in the second half. Houston eventually walked away with a 23-10 victory.
As expected, the majority of starters didn't see too much of the field in this first preseason contest. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick led only one drive, and some, such as tight end Vernon Davis and linebacker NaVorro Bowman, didn't play at all.
There were some notable concerns emanating from the game. San Francisco's pass rush struggled to put much pressure on Houston's quarterbacks.
But there were some positives. Running back Jarryd Hayne and backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert each had strong efforts.
The preseason may not mean much when evaluating statistics and scores, but we can draw some insight regarding how this 49ers team is looking...

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