San Francisco, CA – Nov 13, 2025
What should have been a heartwarming moment for a young 49ers fan quickly spiraled into a viral controversy during Sunday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins. The father of a young boy, celebrating his birthday, caught a home run ball, a rare moment of joy that should have been a lifelong memory. However, things took a turn for the worse when a gray-haired woman from the row behind them stormed up, demanding the ball for herself.
A Priceless Moment Turned Sour
The father, eager to share the special moment with his son, placed the ball into the boy’s glove, sparking cheers and excitement from those around them. But the scene quickly soured when the woman insisted that the ball belonged to her seat, shouting directly in the father’s ear.
“It’s my ball!” she yelled, making it clear she wasn’t leaving without it. The situation escalated quickly, with the father visibly uncomfortable but trying to avoid confrontation in front of his children. Reluctantly, he handed over the ball to the woman, much to the dismay of nearby fans, who responded with boos.
The Boy Speaks Out
The disappointed boy, Lincoln, spoke out later about the incident, explaining how he felt about the situation: “I wasn’t very happy that we had to give it to her, but we can’t win.” His words quickly resonated with the public, and the viral video sparked fierce debate about the entitlement of some fans and the lack of sportsmanship.
Harrison Bader Steps In
The 49ers organization responded swiftly, with wide receiver Harrison Bader meeting the boy after the game. Bader presented Lincoln with a signed football and other memorabilia, hoping to soften the blow and restore the joy of his birthday. While the gesture was appreciated, many fans still felt that the original moment had been unfairly stolen from the young fan.
Mac Jones Weighs In
As the story continued to unfold, it was revealed that Lincoln is actually the nephew of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones. Jones, known for his strong connection with his fans, didn’t hold back when asked about the viral incident.
“It’s infuriating to see an adult yelling at a kid and taking his ball—especially on his birthday,” Jones said. “That was my nephew. In San Francisco, we stand up for our kids, we protect them, and we make sure their joy always comes first.”
Jones’ words quickly struck a chord with both 49ers and football fans, with supporters rallying around the idea that protecting children’s happiness should always take precedence over a petty argument.
A Lesson in Sportsmanship
For many, the incident served as a powerful lesson about sportsmanship, the importance of respecting others’ moments, and the idea that some things—like a child’s happiness—are more important than winning a petty dispute over a ball.
As the video continues to spread across social media, it’s become clear that this is no longer just about a home run ball. It’s about a larger conversation regarding how we treat others, especially in a city that prides itself on loyalty, compassion, and standing up for what’s right.
As the Houston Texans enter the back half of their season, there couldn’t be a worse time for the team to post its longest injury report of the year, but unfortunately, that’s the exact position that the two-time defending AFC South champions find themselves in.
Heading into their Week 11 matchup with the Tennessee Titans, the Texans injury report is as long as a Dickens novel. In total, 15 players — over 25 percent of their active roster — are listed, and just as was the case last week, a handful of starters and key contributors make up that list.
-Azeez Al Shaair (LIMITED, knee)
-Jalen Pitre (DNP, concussion)
-C.J. Stroud (DNP, concussion)
-Davis Mills (FULL, left elbow)
-Ka’imi Fairbairn (DNP, right quad)
-Braxton Berrios (FULL, quad)
-Jake Hansen (LIMITED, elbow)
For those scoring at home, we’ve got five defensive players, three tight ends, two starting offensive linemen, a pair of quarterbacks, a wide receiver, a kicker and a fullback who have some sort of injury designation just four days out from a must-win matchup. And that doesn’t even include M.J. Stewart, whose season ended last week due to quadriceps tear.
Now it’s important to note that it’s a good sign that quite a few of the players on Houston’s injury report were either full or limited participants in practice on Wednesday afternoon. That’s particularly true of Tytus Howard and Ed Ingram, the entire right side of the Texans’ offensive line.
Howard and Ingram have been the most consistent pieces of this much-maligned group, so getting them back after both players were unable to go in Week 10 would be huge for a win as the Texans try to keep Davis Mills relatively clean for the second straight week. The fact that Mills was sacked just twice against the Jacksonville Jaguars was a big reason why Houston was able to overcome a 29-10 deficit heading into the 4th quarter.
The Houston Texans announced they signed CB Myles Bryant from the practice squad to the active roster, placed S M.J. Stewart on injured reserve, and signed TE Layne Pryor to the practice squad.
Houston also designated TE Cade Stover to return from injured reserve. This officially opens his 21-day window to practice before being activated.
Bryant, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Washington back in 2020. He later signed a rookie contract with the Patriots but was waived coming out of the preseason and re-signed to their practice squad.
Bryant was on and off the Patriots’ roster, and they used a second-round restricted tender on him in 2023.
He then signed with the Texans as a free agent during the 2024 offseason. He’s bounced on and off their practice squad this season.
In 2025, Bryant has appeared in three games for the Texans and recorded seven tackles.