Quick whistle helps 49ers beat Texans, close in on playoffs

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Marcell Harris, right, is tackled by Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Conley while returning an interception during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)