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Despite this hiccup, this group of players seemed to be playing hard and still buying into Singletary’s system.That all came to a crashing halt when the Falcons came to town and not only slept in all of the beds, but ate all the porridge as well. What to make of these Texans I don’t know to be honest. This team can look so good the week before and then rip your heart out the following week.These Texans are an enigma, the boy who cried wolf as it were. Talented and motivated, yet maddeningly inconsistent, this team is perpetually “about to turn the corner.” The Texans who have posted back to back .500 seasons look to finally “breakout” and perform to the talent level they have on their squad.The Texans come fresh off their victory over the Bengals in which Matt Schaub looked impressive and in control. Andre Johnson is still the best unknown wide receiver and the Texans defense looks to be turning the corner.

Despite how they have performed of late, this is still a team that young and has problems playing at a consistent level and lost to both Jacksonville and Arizona.Lets take a look at the matchup. Texans Offense vs. Niners DefenseSteve Slaton is got a set of wheels and a extra gear to boot, it’s a shame that I don’t believe he’ll be able to use it this week. The Niners front seven while undecorated, are a highly focused bunch and they do play the run very well.Led by Patrick Willis and Takeo Spikes, stopping the run is something the Niners do very well. And they had better this Sunday, because if Slaton reaches the second or third level, it might go all the way.What will really be the test is getting pressure on Schaub, and I believe the Niners will have to blitz often and early.

Daniels and Johnson in this offense are scary when they are clicking and in sync. Gary Kubiak and the Texans love to get Johnson vertical down the field, and with the secondary of the Niners, it could get ugly.If the Niners cannot slow the Texans, its going to be a long day and could be the makings of another blowout loss. I just don’t see Nate Clements being able to handle Johnson, when hes clearly struggled with top tier wide receivers in the past. With Michael Lewis out, and Jeff Ulbrich on the IR, the Niners will have to find a solution for Daniels roaming the middle of the field. Niners Offense vs. Texans DefenseOn the surface, it would seem that getting Frank Gore back and starting the finally signed Michael Crabtree would allow for an offensive spark. Reality, however, is that the Niners have some serious issues on the offensive line, and despite a shakeup at right guard and right tackle, the right side of this line is suspect. Chilo Rachal was a turnstile against the Falcons and consistently allowed the pocket to collapse on Hill from the inside out.Frank Gore must keep the chains moving, and create his own running lanes if they are not there.