Deshaun Watson Is Solid Week 1 Start
4 years agoHouston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson doesn't have the easiest matchup on Thursday night when he faces the Kansas City Chiefs, but he remains a solid starting option. Watson, who just signed an extension with Houston, will be operating without his former top receiver, DeAndre Hopkins, this year, but the Texans have put a vertical passing offense around him that should play to his strengths. He might not challenge to be the week's overall QB1 this time around, but his upside as a passer and runner make him a must-start option in a high-profile Thursday night clash. Sure, there's more uncertainty around Watson than usual, but he did have 388 passing yards the last time he faced Kansas City.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference