Deshaun Watson was impressive during his first start as an NFL quarterback Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Watson finished with only 125 passing yards in the 13-9 victory, but he busted off an insane 49-yard touchdown rush. The Bengals defense had absolutely no shot at stopping him once he got into the open field.
Wow, @deshaunwatson!#DW4 with the 49-yard TD run! pic.twitter.com/QqQS5dH3HQ
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 15, 2017
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 14: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scrambles away from Carl Lawson #58 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on September 14, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
There are very few quarterbacks in the NFL capable of consistently rushing for 10 yards. Watson took it to the house and made it look like he was running around high school kids out there.
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 14: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans breaks a tackle from Carl Lawson #58 of the Cincinnati Bengals as he runs for a touchdown during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on September 14, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
It might not have been the most impressive night through the air, but his ground attack was incredibly exciting. I’m all in on the Deshaun Watson era in Houston, and last night made me even more pumped.