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Blindsided: Texans' Deshaun Watson sacked six times in opener

NEW ORLEANS -- The Houston Texans thought they had greatly improved the offensive line when they traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil less than two weeks ago.

But after allowing an NFL-high 62 sacks last season, the line allowed six on quarterback Deshaun Watson in their 30-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

The Saints had 11 quarterback hits, and Watson had two lengthy stints in the blue medical tent in the first half. The Texans have to fix this before they host the Jaguars home opener Sunday (1 p.