"You can look at stats all you want and stats tell a story, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey said, but they don't tell the whole story. The 49ers (5-2) are writing a unique tale this season, serving up plot twists outside logical numbers. The next chapter will unfold against the Texans (2-4) on Sunday (10 a.m. PT kickoff). It's OK if you've lost count amid this season's storylines: Too many injuries to stars, too many rookies, no 30-point games, and not enough yards per carry from McCaffrey, even though he has more scrimmage yards than any of the 1,695 other players on NFL rosters."
"Their rushing game broke out of its early-season slump last game by audibling to a power scheme, with McCaffrey racing between the tackles for 129 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-10 win over Atlanta. Mix in another 72 receiving yards including a third-and-long conversion to set up his second score and the 49ers aren't apologizing for his over-usage, not when they're without Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and Brandon Aiyuk."
The San Francisco 49ers are 5-2 and travel to face the Houston Texans (2-4) on Sunday at NRG Stadium. Christian McCaffrey leads the league in scrimmage yards and is approaching an MVP-caliber season, carrying heavy offensive usage. The 49ers have endured many injuries, numerous rookies, and have lacked dominant scoring outputs and optimal yards per carry. The rushing attack rebounded by audibling to a power scheme, enabling McCaffrey to rush for 129 yards and two touchdowns while adding 72 receiving yards. Houston's defense ranks first in scoring and will present a tougher challenge to power runs. Left tackle Trent Williams anchors the offensive line.
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