So when Houston decided to play Deshaun Watson rather than Tom Savage at quarterback in the second half, the rookie was entering a tough position. But it’s what everybody wanted to see.
Savage finished the half 7 of 13 passing for 62 yards and a rating of 66.8. He was responsible for a fumble that the Jaguars’ Dante Fowler returned for a touchdown in the final minute of the second quarter, his second lost fumble of the half.
The second fumble prompted predicable reaction on social media.
Wish granted!
Watson, the 12th pick in April’s draft, completed 29 of 56 passes for 397 yards and an interception through his three preseason game appearances.
