Texans vs. 49ers: Takeaways from San Francisco’s 34-3 Win over Houston

No passing game, no problem.

That has been the motto of the San Francisco 49ers this season—at least for their past two games.

This team went back to basics again in Week 5 against the Houston Texans on Sunday night, reviving its stifling big-play defense and giving Houston a heavy dose of Frank Gore. Having to make up for a lack of a zip in the air, Jim Harbaugh and Co. have had to call on almost every other facet on offense for help, and those units have responded.

Whether it was Gore leading the Niners' offense, NaVorro Bowman leading the defense or C.J. Spillman leading the special teams ...

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