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NFL power rankings: Close isn’t enough for 49ers entering Week 5

By Peter Panacy

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 30: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans tries to stay in bounds after a catch in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 30: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans tries to stay in bounds after a catch in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

10. . W, 37-34 @ Colts (OT). Previous: . Houston Texans. 23. team

Hey, the Texans managed to get into the win column for the first time this season.

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Sure, it took a massive effort from wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a game-winning field goal in overtime by kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn to win it after Indianapolis played the overtime aggressive card. But a win is a win, especially on the road against a divisional rival.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson was on point after some frustrating early outings this season, tossing for 375 yards and two touchdowns against an interception. And along with Hopkins, wide receiver Keke Coutee was a massive force too, leading all Houston receivers with 11 catches and netting 109 yards in the process.

Head coach Bill O’Brien’s squad needed to be on point too, especially with Andrew Luck carving up the Texans defense.

That defense continues to be a problem despite some of the big names up front.