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2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NO
Loss, 28-30
26831401-------30.72
2JAX
Win, 13-12
159--51-------12.86
3@LAC
Win, 27-20
3513-18-------125.84
4CAR
Loss, 10-16
160--121------111.60
5ATL
Win, 53-32
4265-47--------41.74
6@KC
Win, 31-24
28012422-----1-29.40
7@IND
Loss, 23-30
3081232--------15.52
8OAK
Win, 27-24
2793-46--------27.76
9@JAX
Win, 26-3
2012-37--------19.74
10Bye  ------------0.00
11@BAL
Loss, 7-41
169-112-------13.96
12IND
Win, 20-17
2982110--------18.92
13NE
Win, 28-22
2343--1-161----28.86
14DEN
Loss, 24-38
29212442-------28.08
15@TEN
Win, 24-21
2432232--------16.92
16@TB
Win, 23-20
184-137--------9.06
17TEN
Loss, 14-35
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2019 Fantasy Stats
  PassingRushingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDIntYdsTDLostPts
1@NO,
L 28-30
26831401-30.72
2JAX,
W 13-12
159--51-12.86
3@LAC,
W 27-20
3513-18-125.84
4CAR,
L 10-16
160--121111.60
5ATL,
W 53-32
4265-47--41.74
6@KC,
W 31-24
28012422-29.40
7@IND,
L 23-30
3081232--15.52
8OAK,
W 27-24
2793-46--27.76
9@JAX,
W 26-3
2012-37--19.74
10Bye------0.00
11@BAL,
L 7-41
169-112-13.96
12IND,
W 20-17
2982110--18.92
13NE,
W 28-22
2343--1--28.86
14DEN,
L 24-38
29212442-28.08
15@TEN,
W 24-21
2432232--16.92
16@TB,
W 23-20
184-137--9.06
17TEN,
L 14-35
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  • Three-TD outing not enough

    Watson completed 31 of 52 passes for 388 yards and two touchdowns, while running for 37 yards and an additional TD on six carries during Sunday's 51-31 divisional-round loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: The third-year signal-caller delivered once again from an individual perspective during Houston's 2019 finale, wrapping up the postseason with 700 combined passing and rushing yards along with five total TDs. Though the ultimate result was disappointing, there's no denying Watson got off to an electrifying start Sunday, going 4-for-4 with a TD on Houston's opening drive while leading the Texans to 21 first-quarter points -- the most ever in 298 regular-season and playoff games in franchise…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 12 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads Texans to comeback win

    Watson completed 20 of 25 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 55 yards and a second score on 14 carries in Saturday's 22-19 overtime win over the Bills.

    Analysis: He also ran for one two-point conversion and threw a second to DeAndre Hopkins. After being held scoreless in the first half by a Buffalo defense that ended up sacking him seven times in total, Watson got Houston on the board late in the third quarter with a 20-yard TD scamper before leading the team to two more scoring drives in the fourth. The quarterback saved his best efforts for last, making a miraculous escape on another seemingly certain sack in OT to find Taiwan Jones along the sideline…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 6:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains on bench in finale

    Watson dressed but did not play in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: By the time the Texans kicked off Sunday, they knew their playoff fate, so head coach Bill O'Brien took it easy on several skill position players. Locked in as the No. 4 seed in the AFC, O'Brien started backup quarterback AJ MCarron and let him play the entire game. Watson, who was nursing a back injury while preparing for Week 17, is expected to start Houston's wild-card game Saturday against the Bills, who ranked fourth in passing defense during the regular season.

    Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 4:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • In uniform, not expected to start

    Though Watson (back) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Titans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle indicates that backup QB AJ McCarron is "expected to start and/or play extensively."

    Analysis: Though the Texans still have a chance to move from the No. 4 AFC playoff seed to No. 3 with a win plus a Kansas City loss, it looks like the team is inclined to proceed cautiously with both Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (illness), with its postseason health in mind. Considering that, Watson is too risky to roll with in Week 17 fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Preparing for backup duties Sunday

    Watson (back), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, is expected to serve as the backup to AJ McCarron in the contest, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Watson's back injury limited him in practice throughout the week, but he likely would be on track to start if the Texans had something to play for in Week 17. While Houston could move up from the AFC's No. 4 seed to the No. 3 position with a Kansas City loss, the Texans may already be locked into the fourth spot by the time the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff arrives, as the heavily favored Chiefs take on the Chargers at 1 p.m. ET. With that in mind, the Texans apparently aren't inclined to take any…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 5:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 17

    Watson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in a limited fashion this week, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: If Sunday's contest carried major playoff implications, there wouldn't be much doubt about Watson suiting up this weekend. However, Watson's status for Week 17 is muddled with more uncertainty due to the fact that the Texans would be unable to change their playoff seeding in the event the Chiefs defeat the Chargers on Sunday. Since the Chiefs kick off at 1 p.m. ET and the Texans don't play until 4:25 p.m., Houston's seeding may already be decided before it kicks off, which could prompt coach…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Thursday

    Watson (back) was limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: We'll have to see if the Texans list their franchise QB as questionable or minus an injury designation for this weekend's game against the Titans. Note that Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle relays that if the Chiefs, who start their Week 17 game at 1:00 ET on Sunday, beat the Chargers, the result of the Texans' regular-season finale (which kicks off at 4:25 ET) wouldn't affect the team's playoff seeding. As a result, there's a possibility that the Texans could elect to rest or limit some…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed with back issue

    Watson (back) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: Watson's status will be revisited when the Texans take the practice field Thursday, but fantasy managers should note that Houston has secured a playoff spot and can't earn a first-round bye. As such, it's possible that the team plays it safe with the star quarterback Sunday against the Titans if he heads into the weekend at less than 100 percent.

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Downplays injury

    Watson suffered what appeared to be an ankle injury during Saturday's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay in Week 16, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Watson's shaky outing may have been partially due to the ankle injury, which he downplayed following the game. The injury did not force him to leave the game, but he was examined in the blue tent while backup A.J. McCarron warmed up. "No, I'm just fine," Watson said when asked about his health. "I was able to finish the game and deal with what I had to deal with. I'm all good. I'm definitely going to enjoy it." Watson had a season-low 62.5 passer rating. The Texans, who clinched the AFC South…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 5:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shaky in division-clincher

    Watson completed 19 of 32 passes for 184 yards and an interception and added 37 yards on seven carries during Saturday's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay. He also fumbled during the contest.

    Analysis: From a quarterback-rating standpoint, Saturday was Watson's worst game of the season. He managed to make up for it with his legs, however, scrambling to convert a fourth-and-short and then a third-and-15 during a key third-quarter field-goal drive. Watson has the Texans in the playoffs, but his ball security will be worth watching in Week 17 and the postseason. He's thrown five interceptions in his past three games after throwing just seven in his first 12 contests. The season concludes with a…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two touchdown passes in win

    Watson completed 19 of 27 attempts for 243 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Texans' 24-21 win over the Titans on Sunday. He also rushed seven times for 32 yards and committed one fumble, which was recovered.

    Analysis: Despite the mistakes, Watson turned in an admirable performance in what was a critical late-season road divisional matchup. The third-year quarterback's two touchdown passes somewhat curiously went to Kenny Stills, who was back in the No. 3 receiver role with Will Fuller back from a hamstring injury. Watson has multiple scoring tosses in three of his last four games, the first time he's had such a stretch this season. He now has matched last season's 26:9 TD:INT and will look to keep the Texans…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two rushing scores in loss

    Watson completed 28 of 50 passes for 292 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Broncos. He also rushed six times for 44 yards and two touchdowns.

    Analysis: Watson was a non-factor in the first half, but he took his level up a few notches after halftime. He connected with DeAndre Hopkins for a 43-yard touchdown in the third quarter before scoring a highlight-reel rushing touchdown from six yards out, reaching the ball over the plane on a hurdling effort. Watson added a three-yard rushing score in the final minute, but he sandwiched that last touchdown in between a pair of interceptions. He'll remain a dynamic threat as both a passer and runner…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Involved on every score

    Watson completed 18 of 25 pass attempts for 234 yards and three touchdowns while also catching a six-yard touchdown in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Watson recorded his first career reception and receiving touchdown in one go on a triple-option play where he was on the receiving end of a pitch from wideout DeAndre Hopkins. Outside of the unconventional score, it was just another day at the office for the star quarterback despite facing one of the league's top defenses. It was also a marked improvement over Watson's last regular-season meeting with New England back in Week 1 of the 2018 season (174 yards, one touchdown and one interception),…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 10:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bounces back in Week 12 win

    Watson completed 19 of 30 passes for 298 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Texans' 20-17 win over the Colts on Thursday. He also rushed three times for 10 yards and had one fumble but recovered it.

    Analysis: Following a forgettable sub-200-yard showing against the Ravens just four days prior, Watson came out looking like a completely different quarterback and had his deep ball working particularly well. The third-year signal-caller hit DeAndre Hopkins for beautifully thrown touchdown passes of 35 and 30 yards. He also connected with Will Fuller on throws of 44 and 51 yards, which helped him to come within two yards of his fourth 300-yard effort of the campaign on a relatively modest 19 completions.…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 8:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stymied in Week 11 loss

    Watson completed 18 of 29 passes for 169 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Texans' 41-7 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 12 yards and lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Watson and the Texans were as pedestrian as the quarterback's line implies, as the Ravens defense repeatedly short-circuited drives and also notched six sacks. His most reliable connection by far was unsurprisingly with DeAndre Hopkins, whom he hit on seven occasions for 80 yards. However, Watson netted just 89 yards on his 11 other completions, and Sunday marked his first game without a touchdown pass since Week 4. The third-year signal-caller will look to help Houston bounce back at the…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tosses two TDs in win

    Watson completed 22 of 28 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Jaguars. He added 37 rushing yards on seven carries in the victory at Wembley Stadium.

    Analysis: Both of Watson's touchdowns were of the 1-yard variety -- he found Daniel Fells in the second quarter and DeAndre Hopkins in the fourth. The quarterback wasn't asked to do too much with his team leading throughout thanks to a dominant performance from the defense, which was likely for the best considering Watson was nursing an eye injury suffered in the latter stages of last week's win over Oakland. With a bye week coming up next, Watson should be all systems go by the time he takes the field…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices with visor

    Watson wore a visor to protect his eye during the practice week leading up to Week 9 against the Jaguars in London, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Watson suffered an injury to his eye last week when he was accidentally kicked there by Oakland defensive end Arden Key. Since then, the quarterback has been dealing with swelling and a bloodshot eye. Watson, who wore a visor in high school, college and the offseason since joining the Texans, is contemplating whether or not to wear the visor for Sunday's game. He added there are no issues with his vision.

    Published: Sat, Nov 2 at 5:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully despite swollen eye

    Watson (eye) practiced fully Wednesday.

    Analysis: Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network the quarterback has a swollen left eye, which led to Watson choosing not to partake in Wednesday's Game 7 World Series festivities in Houston. However, the eye issue won't impact his availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws three TD passes

    Watson completed 27 of 39 pass attempts for 279 yards and three touchdowns Sunday against the Raiders. He also carried 10 times for 46 yards in the 27-24 victory.

    Analysis: Watson completed an impressive 69 percent of his attempts while throwing three touchdown passes for the third time this season. Two of those went to emerging tight end target Daniel Fells, while the other went to Duke Johnson. Watson also played turnover-free football for the third time this season, and his 46 rushing yards were his second most through the first eight games. It was even more impressive that the signal-caller pulled all this off without second receiver Will Fuller (hamstring)…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inconsistency continues

    Watson completed 22 of 34 passes for 308 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Colts. He added 32 rushing yards on three carries.

    Analysis: Watson appeared to throw a touchdown to DeAndre Hopkins in the second quarter, but the play was ruled a sack because he was in the defender's grasp, so Houston had to settle for a field goal. Hopkins was his target on a pivotal 4th-and-1 while facing a 28-16 deficit early in the fourth, but the pass didn't connect. Things got even worse for Watson when he was picked off on the next drive, but he bounced back by hitting Hopkins for a four-yard touchdown before throwing another interception to…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Accounts for three touchdowns

    Watson completed 30 of 42 pass attempts for 280 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions Sunday against the Chiefs. He also carried 10 times for 42 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the 31-24 win.

    Analysis: Watson completed an impressive 71 percent of his pass attempts, but he didn't create many big plays through the air and finished averaging 6.7 yards per attempt. He completed his lone touchdown pass in the second quarter to Duke Johnson and added a pair of short rushing scores, including the one that decided the game midway through the fourth quarter. Since struggling in Week 4, Watson has bounced back in a big way, totaling 795 yards of total offense while accounting for eight touchdowns in…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns AFC honors

    Watson was named the AFC Player of the Week for Week 5, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Watson was electrifying during Houston's 53-32 win over the Falcons. He completed 28-of-33 passes for 426 yards and no interceptions. Most importantly for Watson, the Texans, and his fantasy owners, the quarterback was not sacked and was hit just once. He entered the game having been sacked 18 times. The return of guard Zach Fulton re-established the front five that protected Watson two weeks ago against the Chargers, which was the unit's best performance to that point in the season. In that…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 4:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tosses five TDs in Week 5 win

    Watson completed 28 of 33 pass attempts for 426 yards, with five touchdown passes and zero interceptions during Sunday's 53-32 win against the Falcons. He also registered four carries for 47 rushing yards on the afternoon and fumbled twice, but lost neither.

    Analysis: The third-year signal caller has been somewhat of a boom-or-bust fantasy commodity to this point, throwing for 265 or more yards and three-plus touchdown throws in Week 1, 3 and 5, but managing only 319 combined passing yards with zero touchdown passes in his other two outings against Jacksonville and Carolina. The outlook for his upcoming matchup against Kansas City is encouraging, with the Chiefs entering Sunday Night Football ranking among the NFL's 12 toughest defenses in both passing and…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores rushing touchdown

    Watson completed 21 of 33 pass attempts for 160 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions Sunday against the Panthers. He also carried three times for 12 yards and a touchdown in the 16-10 loss.

    Analysis: Watson generated little in the way of big plays, finishing with an average of 4.8 yards per attempt while failing to exceed 160 passing yards for the second time this season. He did get into the end zone on a one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, giving him three rushing scores in four games, but it was still a disappointing performance overall. Although Watson has been quite inconsistent this season, next Sunday's home matchup against the Falcons should present him with a bounce-back…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another big day

    Watson completed 24 of his 34 pass attempts for 351 yards and three touchdowns in Week 3 against the Chargers. He also rushed the ball seven times for 18 yards.

    Analysis: Watson passed for three touchdowns for the second time in three contests this season. However he displayed improved efficiency, as he completed a season-best 73 percent of his passes and also averaged over 10 yards per attempt. Of note, he was sacked only twice after being taken down six and four times respectively in Weeks 1 and 2, which almost certainly contributed to his stellar performance. Already a top flight fantasy option, Watson will look to keep things in Week 4 against the Panthers.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check by Jaguars defense

    Watson completed 16 of 29 pass attempts for 159 yards, while adding five yards and one rushing touchdown on four carries during Sunday's 13-12 win against the Jaguars. He also fumbled twice, but neither loose ball was recovered by Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Watson salvaged some fantasy value by accounting for a two-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter, but he was far less explosive as a passer in what was a more challenging Week 2 matchup compared to an opener against a New Orleans defense that gave up 12 more passing touchdowns than Jacksonville in 2018. Sunday marked the first time since Week 7 of last season that Watson was contained to fewer than 200 passing yards, and that performance, too, came against the Jaguars. Watson's…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury concerns

    Watson practiced fully Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Per the report, Watson landed awkwardly on his back in Monday's loss to the Saints, which led to the QB getting examined briefly in the team's sideline medical tent. Watson remained in the game, however, and on Wednesday, coach Bill O'Brien confirmed that the signal caller isn't dealing with an injury, while downplaying Monday's scare, portraying it as "just treatment, just normal bumps and bruises like every player in the game has."

    Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heroic despite dramatic defeat

    Watson completed 20 of 30 attempts for 268 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Monday night's 30-28 loss to the Saints. He also rushed four times for 40 yards and another score.

    Analysis: Watson put together a gutsy performance to begin his third season, as he opened the scoring with a 21-yard touchdown run on fourth down to start the second quarter. However, on that play, Watson appeared to land on his back after making a diving effort across the goal line. That resulted in him visiting the Texans' medical tent on a couple occasions afterward. Nonetheless, Watson didn't miss a snap, and despite being sacked six times, he delivered a pair of touchdowns to top wideout DeAndre…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 8:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In and out of sideline tent

    Watson went to the sideline medical tent near the end of the first half of Monday's game at New Orleans, Will Brinson of CBS Sports reports.

    Analysis: Watson actually did the same thing after scoring a rushing touchdown earlier in the second quarter, but he returned to the field and manned the Texans offense on a 16-play drive that gobbled up 7:35 off the play clock en route to another TD. Upon returning to the sideline, he entered the tent again, after which Lisa Salters said on the ESPN broadcast, "It appears his back is bothering him." Whatever Watson is dealing with, he's played through it so far and will have halftime to receive…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes early seat versus Cowboys

    Watson didn't attempt a pass or a rush on his lone series during Saturday's 34-0 preseason loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Watson was sacked twice in three plays to begin the game (although one resulted in a penalty), sandwiched around a rushing attempt which resulted in a seemingly serious knee injury to Lamar Miller. All things considered, the Texans thought it wise to remove their star signal caller for the rest of the night. Watson is unlikely to play in the exhibition finale and could see an uptick in attempts during the regular season if the team struggles to run the ball without its top returning rusher.

    Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sharp in limited action

    Watson completed five of seven attempts for 60 yards and a touchdown while also gaining seven yards on his sole rush in the Texans' 30-23 preseason win over the Lions on Saturday.

    Analysis: Watson logged only one series in his first taste of preseason action, but considering it was an 11-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in a four-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins, that was all head coach Bill O'Brien needed to see. Watson was sharp throughout, connecting with Darren Fells, DeAndre Carter and Hopkins during the possession. Watson may also see some time in next Saturday's exhibition against the Cowboys before sitting out the preseason finale versus the Rams the following…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rested in preseason opener

    Watson is among the Texans' key players who sat out Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Watson appeared in all 16 of the Houston's regular-season games last year, but his injury history prior to that offers the team incentive to limit his exposure to unnecessary preseason contact. The Texans' franchise-signal caller got some good news Thursday, when the team traded for running back Duke Johnson, a talented pass-catcher, who gives Watson another legitimate playmaker to work with this coming season.

    Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for step forward

    Coach Bill O'Brien expects Watson to take a big step forward in his third NFL season, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports. "I've always said with his work ethic and his intelligence and his hunger to be better, he'll always make a jump," O'Brien said. "I've always said that I don't think there's any ceiling on Deshaun Watson."

    Analysis: Watson was already quite effective in 2018, though his impressive averages of 8.2 yards per pass attempt and 5.6 per carry don't account for a league-high total of 62 sacks, which was partially a product of poor line play and partially a matter of holding on to the ball for too long. It didn't help that the Texans struggled to keep their wide receivers on the field, with Will Fuller (knee), Keke Coutee (hamstring), Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) and Bruce Ellington (undisclosed) each playing seven…read more

    Published: Fri, May 10 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws for 235 yards

    Watson completed 29 of 49 attempts for 235 yards, one touchdown and one interception Saturday against the Colts. He also carried eight times for 76 yards in the 21-7 loss.

    Analysis: Watson was held in check by the surging Colts defense, averaging just 4.8 yards per attempt. He compiled a large chunk of his numbers after his team was already down late in the game, including a touchdown pass to Keke Coutee and a couple of big gains on the ground. Watson led the team through its outstanding nine-game win streak, but a four-game losing streak -- including Saturday's playoff defeat -- is a rather sour note to end the season on. He still compiled 4,400 passing yards, 32 total…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 5 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cruises in win

    Watson connected on 25 of 35 passes for 234 yards and added 66 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries during Sunday's 20-3 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: The Texans didn't need to do much to top Jacksonville, the Jaguars offense going stale after a first-quarter field goal. For his part, Watson rolled with a couple of nice tosses to DeAndre Hopkins and a five-yard option keeper for a touchdown to start the second quarter. The victory coupled with with New England's win clinched Houston the third seed in the AFC. All that's left is to determine the team they host next week. The most likely scenario involves a division rematch against the winner…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rushes for two scores in loss

    Watson completed 29 of 40 passing attempts for 339 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 32-30 loss to the Eagles. He added two more scores and 49 yards rushing on eight attempts.

    Analysis: Watson did it all for the Texans, but it wasn't enough for the victory Sunday. He took the ball in from five and six yards out in the second quarter to give Houston a 16-13 lead at the half. Philadelphia would score 17 unanswered points before Watson would throw his two touchdowns to take the lead with just over two minutes remaining. Unfortunately, Nick Foles had the last laugh and drove down the field for a game-winning field goal as time expired. The 23-year-old will try to help his team…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Near-perfect in win

    Watson completed 22 of 28 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns while adding four carries for 26 yards in Saturday's 29-22 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: The Texans were completely one-dimensional Saturday -- Watson's 26 yards led the team in rushing -- as Lamar Miller (ankle) exited during the first drive of the game, but Watson still averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt. The young quarterback was sacked six times yet managed to lead a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter and had seven scoring drives in total. The 23-year-old hasn't thrown an interception since Week 11. He matches up against the Eagles' injury-laden secondary next week.

    Published: Sat, Dec 15 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Kept in check in loss

    Watson completed 27 of 38 passing attempts for 267 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Colts. He also rushed for 35 yards on five carries.

    Analysis: Watson led three touchdown drives on the day, but Alfred Blue and Lamar Miller took two of them in from short distances. The 23-year-old found DeAndre Hopkins over the middle for a seven-yard score in the fourth quarter to draw within three points, but the Texans were unable to complete the comeback. Despite the loss, the game marks Watson's best passing effort since Week 5. The Texans head to New York to take on the Jets in Week 15.

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full practice

    Watson (right shoulder) practiced fully Thursday.

    Analysis: Watson's limitations Wednesday appear to have been maintenance-related and the signal caller -- who has led his team to nine straight wins -- is slated to start Sunday's game against the Colts. Watson's 3,031passing yards through 12 games rank 14th in the league, but he's helped out fantasy players with 375 yards on the ground (fourth among QBs) and a pair of rushing scores, while carving out a respectable 21:9 TD/INT ratio in that span.

    Published: Thu, Dec 6 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice session

    Watson was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a right shoulder injury.

    Analysis: Despite opening Week 14 preparations with restrictions, Watson doesn't appear in serious danger of missing Sunday's game against the Colts. The quarterback has led the Texans to nine straight wins, completing 69.4 percent of his passes for 8.4 yards per attempt and a 16:6 TD:INT over that span. He's also added to his overall fantasy value during the winning streak with 255 yards and two scores on the ground.

    Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sharp early in easy win

    Watson completed 22 of 31 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown while adding 30 yards on seven rushing attempts in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: Watson hit all eight of his first-quarter passes, including an 11-yard touchdown to Jordan Thomas which put Houston up 10-0. The Texans didn't ask much of their quarterback in the second half after taking a 23-0 lead into the locker room, but Watson still did enough to lead his team to its ninth straight win ahead of a Week 14 clash with the AFC South rival Colts.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Accounts for three scores

    Watson completed 19 of 24 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 34-17 win over the Titans. He also rushed eight times for 71 yards and another score.

    Analysis: Watson was excellent Monday night, doing damage both through the air and on the ground. In fact, his rushing total marked a career high, which included a 15-yard score on a read option during the second quarter. Prior to that, Watson found new wideout Demaryius Thomas on a 12-yard touchdown pass to start Houston's scoring. The pair then later connected on a 10-yard touchdown to seal the game in the fourth quarter. Now having led his team to eight straight victories, Watson will look to keep the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 26 at 8:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Does just enough to win

    Watson completed 16 of 24 passes for 208 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 23-21 win over Washington. He added seven yards on three carries.

    Analysis: Watson connected with DeAndre Hopkins for a 16-yard touchdown in the first quarter to take a 10-0 lead. Houston's offense found limited success thereafter, but a defensive touchdown helped the team hold on for its seventh straight win. Watson hasn't reached 250 passing yards in any of his past five starts, but he'll bring an 18:9 TD:INT into a Week 12 clash with the Titans.

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Efficient in win over Broncos

    Watson completed 17 of 24 pass attempts for 213 yards and two touchdowns, adding 38 rushing yards on six carries during Sunday's 19-17 win against Denver.

    Analysis: Watson has been held under 240 passing yards in four consecutive games, but he commands a sterling 9:2 TD:INT over that same span. Compared to an output of 324 passing yards per game through Week 5, Watson's average of 192 since Week 6 is underwhelming, but he's avoided committing turnovers of late (one interception in each of his first five games of year, just two interceptions over the past four). The second-year quarterback hasn't demonstrated the "rushing floor" that invested fantasy…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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