No Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, Kenny Stills, Laremy Tunsil, no problem.
With their backup offense commanding the ship, the Houston Texans used 15 plays and half of the first quarter to march 75 yards down the field to score the opening touchdown in their bout against the Tennessee Titans.
Interestingly enough, the A.J. McCarron-led offense led the first Texans first drive touchdown of the 2019 season. He has that over Watson.
Watch below. Running back Duke Johnson punches in the one-yard touchdown to open up the scoring festivities.
Johnson’s play followed the 4th-and-one conversion by third-string tailback Buddy Howell.
The Texans’ backup offense didn’t miss a beat. McCarron masterfully led an attack devoid of their signature talent. The backup passer from the Alabama Crimson Tide went 4 of 7 passing for 50 yards to get the Texans down the field. Carlos Hyde led the rushing attack, earning four totes for 13 yards.
That’s one way to spoil the Titans’ playoff hopes.
