The Houston Texans created a bit of a controversy in their own camp when they drafted Deshaun Watson in the first round despite signing Tom Savage to a pretty big deal. However, it looks like that might be put to bed as they are reportedly set to name Watson the starter after one atrocious week from Savage.
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Texans will go with Deshaun Watson as their QB Thursday night. Ankle shouldn't be an issue. 1st rnd pick is their new starting QB
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 12, 2017
Savage went 7-of-13 for 62 yards and was sacked six times in the first half on the Texans' way to a 19-0 halftime deficit. That prompted coach Bill O'Brien to put in Watson who was slightly better —- but was also throwing all game because of the deficit —- with 12 completions (out of 23 attempts) for 102 yards to go with a touchdown and interception. He also ran twice for 16 yards.
The former Clemson star and National Champion will get a chance to show he was worth the No. 12 overall against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.
[h/t The Spun]
