Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans are 1.5-point favorites, according to the latest 49ers vs. Texans odds. The over/under for total points scored is 42. Before you make any Texans vs. 49ers picks, make sure to check out what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

Insider believes 49ers will start Mac Jones at quarterback over injured Brock Purdy for Week 7 matchup with Falcons

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges catches a 2-yard touchdown pass on a crossing route from quarterback Mac Jones against the Houston Texans.

In Week 9, Mac Jones and the San Francisco 49ers face the New York Giants, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. He threw for two touchdowns (and 193 yards) in his last game. Game Time: 1 p.m.

The similarities are obvious. Daniel Jones, Mayfield, Darnold and Mac Jones were high- or mid-first-rounders, while Smith was an early second-rounder. League executives agreed each player has always possessed the physical skills to start in the NFL, which was indicative of their draft stock.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones locates tight end George Kittle for a 17-yard sliding grab against the Houston Texans.