Deshaun Watson: Don’t read a book by its cover
The last time the Texans played, they had slain the dragon, beating the New England Patriots 28-22 in upset fashion. Though a momentous victory, they can’t live in the past; the 4-8 Broncos are in town.
Don’t disappoint.
“We don’t want to have a letdown. That’s not the type of guys we have in that locker room. Then the leadership we have, we’re not going to allow it. Denver is a great 4-8 team, if you want to look at the record, but we don’t look at the record. Every team is really good and you’ve got to turn the page and be prepared each and every week. You can’t have no letups, because you will get embarrassed,” said Deshaun Watson on Wednesday.
The Texans sit at 8-4, good for the AFC’s third seed. Though a long-shot to get a first-round bye, it’s still mathematically possible — 2.3%, per Football Outsiders. If they play down to a 4-8 team and ultimately lose, those slim chances will vanish.
“We’ve got to come out there and just how we prepared last week, we’ve got to prepare the same way and try to go out there and make plays,” continued Watson. “They’re going to come in ready to go and we’ve got to come ready to go and bring a lot of energy. It’s going to be a great AFC, December game. So, it’s going to be good.”