Houston Texans: In spite of playoff loss, 2018 season still a success
Houston, We Have a Quarterback
It was not Watson’s day. He went 29-of-49 for 235 yards with one touchdown pass, but also an interception. It’s only his first ever trip to the playoffs, but even in his second season, he still feels like a rookie.
Last season, Watson was the clear favorite to win the rookie of the year award before the ACL injury. By the time Watson returned to the lineup, you knew he was going to be used with caution. The evidence was there in the first seven games.
Deshaun Watson Through Seven Games – 152-241 (63.1%) 10 TD, 7 INT
So seven games, the Houston Texans were 4-3 and part of that was the play of Watson, who kept getting hit on by the defense to where one hit actually made him ride a bus to Jacksonville rather than fly. But as the season continued, we started getting glimpses of the player Watson was in college and in 2017 before the injury.
Deshaun Watson Final Nine Games – 193-264 (73.1%) 16 TD, 2 INT
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We’re talking a ten percent increase in completion percentage plus a way lower average of interceptions per game along with more touchdowns. So, while Watson started off slowly, he caught fire as the season progressed. Imagine what he’ll be like next year and beyond.
Now, one thing I mentioned in a previous entry was for Watson to get playoff experience. While I wish the Texans would’ve gone on, there’s no denying that Houston has a quarterback for the future. He did struggle for sure. But he also had moments where he could’ve led the team back into the game. I mean, after the touchdown pass to Keke Coutee, he was leading the Texans on a drive that ended with a turnover on downs, sadly.
Watson has stated that he will remember the moment, work hard in the offseason, and the future for the organization is bright. Fans all have that gut feeling that he’s right and success is around the corner. That is if the team drafts a few o-lineman to block for Watson.