Deshaun Watson is about to experience a first in his career with the Houston Texans Sunday.
When the Texans host the Indianapolis Colts at 12:00 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium, it will be the first time the two-time Pro Bowler will have neither DeAndre Hopkins or Will Fuller lined up outside.
For the second time in the year 2020, Watson will have to identify his new No. 1 receiver.
According to interim coach Romeo Crennel, Watson will be able to meet the challenge because he is already a great quarterback.
“I think that he’ll play well because he’s a great quarterback, and great quarterbacks play well, even though they may not have that favorite target, all of a sudden another target becomes their favorite: guys who can get open and catch the ball,” Crennel said. “And we have guys on the team that can do that. So, I think that he’ll continue to be great.”
Fuller caught 53 passes for 879 yards and six touchdowns in his 11 games before taking on a six-game suspension for violation of the NFL’s performance enhancing drug policy. Houston’s next productive receiver has been Brandin Cooks with 52 catches for 719 yards and three touchdowns.
