Much of the offense's success predicated on protection. Stroud had time to make throws as his line held up against a battered 49ers pass rush. San Francisco, trying to make up for the absences of Nick Bosa, Bryce Huff and Yetur Gross-Matos, sent blitzes and simulated pressures, but Houston picked them up and Stroud made quick decisions.

The New York Giants will host the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, and here are six things to know about the Week 9 game.

The Seattle Seahawks are 5-2 with approximately two weeks until the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 4). With the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers also sporting the same record in the NFC West, the Seahawks can't afford to get complacent.

With a 10-1 record in the last 11 road games, the Seattle Seahawks are favored by a field goal in next Sunday night's game at the Washington Commanders.