When the lights get brighter, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson follows.
In his six prime time appearances, Watson is 4-2, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs (2017) and New Orleans Saints (2019). The third-year quarterback is 119-173 (68.7%) for 1,478 yards, 19 total touchdowns and two interceptions, good for a 121 passer rating, in those six games.
What makes Watson so good in prime time?
“For me, honestly it’s no different. I treat every game the same regardless if it’s primetime or not,” said Watson on Tuesday. “I just go out there and try to I guess play the best football I can each and every Sunday or each and every time we step on the field.”
The simple truth for Watson is that the only difference between prime time and a noon game is the start time. 46 players suit up, 11 play on each side of the ball, both coaches argue with referees, a pigskin is thrown; football, under the bright lights, is the same game.
