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Texans' Bill O'Brien expects rusty Deshaun Watson to improve

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From his perspective, Texans coach Bill O'Brien expects a lot of improvement from quarterback Deshaun Watson following a disappointing performance during a season-opening loss.

Watson clearly looked rusty against the New England Patriots.

In his first regular-season game since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last season, Watson completed just 17 of 34 passes for 176 yards, one touchdown, one interception, a fumble and had a substandard 62.