The San Francisco 49ers and Richard Pearsall Jr., who hasn't played since Week 4, will square off against the Houston Texans in Week 8 on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In his most recent game, Pearsall put up the following stats: 4 receptions, 46 yards.

Pearsall’s absence should lead to another start for Kendrick Bourne, who has been riding a hot streak in 2025. Bourne, who rejoined the team in the offseason after a four-year stint with the New England Patriots, has 385 receiving yards on the year, second on the team behind Christian McCaffrey.

The San Francisco 49ers once again will be without quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in Week 8 vs. the Houston Texans.

With starter Brock Purdy slowly working his way back from the right big toe injury that's kept him out since Week 4, the 49ers will again turn to backup Mac Jones on Sunday against the Texans. Ricky Pearsall also is out.

The San Francisco 49ers will be without two key offensive starters once again as they take on an excellent Houston Texans defense in Week 8.

Pearsall (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Houston, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Pearasall hasn't practiced since September and will now miss a fourth straight game. Meanwhile, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) may return to practice next week,

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Pearsall remains sidelined at practice after having missed San Francisco's last three games, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the team will continue monitoring the second-year wideout before making a decision about his status for Sunday's game against the Texans.