Deshaun Watson: Forget about the opponent and bright lights, play Texans football
As a member of the Texans, Watson is 5-2 in primetime games. His tilt with the Patriots will be in prime time, on “Sunday Night Football.” For him, there is no difference between playing them at night and noon, other than being the only game on.
“The only difference is we’re the only game on,” said Watson on Wednesday. “Outside of that it’s still football, still the same.”
Watson emphasizes that prime time isn’t a factor. It’s just a time of day. He also emphasizes that no matter the opponent, the Texans have to one thing among all else: play Texans football, even if the Patriots appear to be daunting.
“We just have to go out there and play Texans football and play smart and don’t create any turnovers or self-penalties and we’ll be fine,” said Watson.
The Texans’ players and coaching staff have all keyed in on treating the Patriots like another opponent. The worst thing they can do when they face Belichick and Co. is getting in their own head. They are avoiding that.