Deshaun Watson: Protect the ball to keep it out of the hands of Jameis Winston
As previously mentioned, Jameis Winston is turnover prone. However, when he’s not throwing interceptions, he’s one of the NFL’s most frightening passers to defend.
The Florida State product isn’t afraid to rip it, leading to his league-high passing yards and second-ranked touchdowns totals. In the last two games (both wins), he’s passed for at least 450 yards.
“Tampa Bay is playing really good right now, playing with a lot of confidence and Jameis (Winston) is putting up a lot of points and a lot of yards,” quarterback Deshaun Watson said on Tuesday. “So, we definitely, especially offensively, protect the ball and try to score points and on defense, try to slow them down.”
The Texans, who have turned the ball over at least once in the last two games, know they can’t let Winston have extra opportunities. While he may turn it over, he also may burn a secondary that, at best, is off-and-on in 2019.