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Houston Texans: Deshaun Watson’s 3 keys to success in third season

By Stephen Forsha

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 30: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 30: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

2. Continue To Keep Interceptions Low

In his entire 23-game career for his first two seasons Deshaun Watson hasn’t had a double-digit interception season, with eight interceptions in 2017 (seven games) and nine interceptions in 2018 (16 games). In that time his record as a starter is 14-8.

Watson as a rookie had a interception percentage of 3.9 percent, but that number improved in year two for Watson at 1.8 percent, and that was even being sacked 62 times in that same season.

This key to success is simple for Watson, but what could force more interceptions is if he throws more passes this season compared to other seasons. Last year Watson attempted 505 passes, completing 345 of those passes. If DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller and Keke Coutee all stay healthy that will mean more pass attempts, which could mean a few more possible interceptions, or at least extra opportunities for the opponent to gain an interception.

When watching Watson each week throughout his career we all know that he’s going to produce with his arm and his legs, plus he’s a winner.

He’s not had a losing record in his short time in the NFL, and won big games at the collegiate level. Being a winner means he doesn’t throw a lot of interceptions or turnover the football in games.

Watson is getting closer to being a complete quarterback, and with this being his third season in the NFL the rest of the league better watch out because he’ll prove he is better than the 51st best overall player in the entire NFL, and will do so by keeping interceptions to a minimum.

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