Deshaun Watson is in the running to make his first NFL start on Thursday after making a relief appearance on Sunday.
Deshaun Watson is in the running to make his first NFL start on Thursday after making a relief appearance on Sunday.
Photo: Karen Warren, Staff
Photo: Karen Warren, Staff
Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s first career game occurred a bit earlier than expected, as he replaced starter Tom Savage to try to put some life into the offense that was shut out in the first half.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s first career game occurred a bit earlier than expected, as he replaced starter Tom Savage to try to put some life into the offense that was shut out in the first half.
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Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 12 of his 23 pass attempts for a total of 102 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his first regular-season game.
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 12 of his 23 pass attempts for a total of 102 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his first regular-season game.
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) trips up Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) after Jack intercepted a pass by Watson during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) trips up Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) after Jack intercepted a pass by Watson during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) kneels on the field after throwing an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) kneels on the field after throwing an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept.
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is chased out of the pocket by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Eli Ankou (99) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is chased out of the pocket by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Eli Ankou (99) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday,
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sits on the sideline in the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sits on the sideline in the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston.
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) and defensive end Dante Fowler (56) talk to Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after the last Texans offensive possession of the game as the Houston Texans lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars 29-7 at NRG Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) and defensive end Dante Fowler (56) talk to Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after the last Texans offensive possession of the game as the
Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson jogs off the field following the Texans 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson jogs off the field following the Texans 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston.
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HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 10: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 10: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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The Texans are getting rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson ready for his first NFL start.
Watson took all of the snaps during the portion open to reporters Tuesday.
Sources not authorized to speak publicly said that as long as Watson’s injured right ankle responds well in practice, he’ll start Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Texans replaced Tom Savage at halftime during a 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Watson entered the game in the third quarter and completed 12 of 23 passes for 102 yards, one touchdown and one interception for a 60.4 passer rating. The first-round draft pick and national championship game winner from Clemson was sacked four times. Savage was sacked six times.
Watson is a first-round draft pick from Clemson, a consensus All-American and a national championship winner who won the Davey O’Brien and Manning awards last season.