Kyle Shanahan Outlines Mac Jones' Strategy for 49ers to Overcome Texans' Potent Defense

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has detailed the pathway for quarterback Mac Jones to succeed against the formidable Houston Texans defense in their Week 8 matchup. Shanahan acknowledges the Texans' defense as one of the best in the 2025 NFL season, ranking fourth in yards allowed (274.2 YPG) and top five in passing defense (179 YPG). To counter this, Shanahan advises Jones to prioritize getting rid of the ball, maintaining proper depth, stepping into the pocket, and taking what the defense offers while also being aggressive for bigger plays. Despite Jones being sacked 12 times this season, Shanahan expects pressure and collapsing pockets, stressing the importance of protecting the ball and avoiding turnovers, aiming for an incomplete pass as the worst outcome. Jones is coming off a Week 7 performance where he outdueled the Atlanta Falcons' top defense.