Deshaun Watson leads Texans past Browns, ties NFL record
On April 27, 2017, the Cleveland Browns passed on Deshaun Watson- not once, but twice. Today it was Watson's turn to pass on Cleveland, and that's exactly what the rookie from Clemson did as the Houston Texans beat Cleveland 33-17 at NRG Stadium.
Watson arrived at NRG Stadium wearing a throwback Warren Moon jersey and continued his hot start in the NFL with another three passing touchdowns on Sunday. With the performance, Watson tied an NFL record with the most passing touchdowns in the first six games of a career with fifteen. It's also the most since the NFL-AFL merger.
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Watson said after the game, "It's pretty cool. I should have had more. I missed some opportunities. But it goes all to the supporting cast and the people that push me."
Watson was 17-of-29 for 225 yards, with the three TDs with an interception. In the first quarter, Watson hit a streaking Will Fuller for a 39-yard score. It was Fuller's fifth touchdown of the season, and he only had seven receptions at the time.
The 39-yard touchdown was Watson's fourth of the season of more than twenty yards which is currently the most in the NFL.
Watson’s second touchdown was reminiscent of his time at Clemson. Watson completed a one-yard speed sweep to former Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller, who flipped into the end zone for the touchdown.
Watson's last touchdown went to fellow Clemson Tiger DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins only had two catches for 19 yards but found the end zone on a three-yard reception.
The Texans have a bye week this coming Sunday and face the Seattle Seahawks on October 29th.
Watson also took a moment after the win to make sure that this young Texans fan got his birthday wish.