Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is considered to be a part of the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks. His dual threat abilities, aggressiveness and leadership, make for a tough beat for any defense. But is he the best quarterback in the NFL?
A member of his next opponent the Buffalo Bills seems to think so. On Tuesday, defensive end Shaq Lawson told Buffalo media that Watson is the best quarterback in the NFL.
“He’s the best quarterback in the league, I personally think,” Lawson said. “I always say that. I played two years with him. He’s a guy that’s made incredible plays throughout his football career and things like that.”
Lawson played with Watson at the University of Clemson. He also played with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. He sees playing the two on Saturday in the wild-card round as a treat.
“It’s going to be a challenge to stop him this week,” Lawson said. “Him and DeAndre Hopkins. I went to school with him and grew up with him so, I know both of those guys well. So, having the opportunity to go against both of those guys, It’s a great feeling.”
Watson finished the 2019 season second in the NFL in total touchdowns, with 34. He passed for 26, rushed in another seven and caught a touchdown from Hopkins. Despite so, he hasn’t received MVP consideration, as Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, Christian McCaffrey and Michael Thomas highlight candidates to win the prestigious individual award.
On Saturday, Lawson will line up on a Bills defense with the sole purpose of taking down Watson. Buffalo boasts one of the NFL’s best pass defenses, which could realistically give the Texans quarterback fits.
However, according to Lawson, it won’t just be the Bills defense giving Watson fits. The Texans quarterback will do the same to them on Saturday.