What is it like to try to sack Deshaun Watson?
Former NFL defensive end Chris Long wasn’t asked the question, but a video posted from an EA Sports NCAA Football game on Saturday prompted him to recall the difficulty in sacking the Houston Texans’ Pro Bowl field general.
In the play that was posted to Twitter, the quarterback somehow manages to throw a completion to a downfield receiver despite in the grasp of the defender and lying on his back.
For Long, the image alone was enough to remind him of what it was like facing Watson on Dec. 23, 2018, Long’s only encounter with the Texans’ quarterback.
In reality, Watson nearly willed the Texans to victory as he took four sacks from the Eagles’ defense but still managed a 29-of-40 for 339 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions slash line.
Ultimately, the Eagles prevailed 32-30 at Lincoln Financial Field, but it wasn’t because Watson was inadequate. Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles led a game-winning drive to setup kicker Jake Elliott for the 35-yard field goal as time expired.
