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Houston coach Kubiak sticking with Schaub, but looking for ways to limit QB's mistakes

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Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub wipes his face after throwing a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach) (The Associated Press)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (The Associated Press)

Matt Schaub still has his starting job.

Houston coach Gary Kubiak is sure of that. He less certain of how to get his veteran quarterback back on track and the Texans back in the win column.

Schaub threw three interceptions in Houston's blowout loss to San Francisco on Sunday night that extended the team's losing streak to three games.

His first interception was returned for a touchdown, marking the fourth straight game that an opponent had taken one of his interceptions for a score.

Kubiak says he's worried about Schaub's confidence and is looking for ways to help him be successful again. Kubiak says he believes you have to give players a chance to play through their struggles.

Houston hosts St. Louis on Sunday.