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Deshaun Watson Replaces Tom Savage as Texans QB vs. Jaguars

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It didn't take long for the Houston Texans to switch to Deshaun Watson at the quarterback position.

Houston found itself behind 19-0 at halftime against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's season opener, and John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported head coach Bill O'Brien benched Tom Savage to bring in Watson.

The Texans traded up to make Watson the 12th overall selection of the 2017 draft.

He arrived in the NFL after playing three years for the Clemson Tigers. In his final two collegiate seasons, he threw for 8,702 yards and 76 touchdowns.