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Texans' Deshaun Watson named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for third time this season

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson outdueled New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for the first time Sunday night.

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Now, he's been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season.

Watson completed 72 percent of his throws for 234 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions and a 140.7 passer rating.

He also caught a touchdown pass from wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins

Watson joined Jim McMahon (Week 4 of 1985) as the only players to have at least three passing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown in a regular season game in the Super Bowl era.