Deshaun Watson's FIRST Start! (Texans vs. Bengals 2017, Week 2)

Check out the 2017 Week 12 game highlights between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals!
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[@12packersfan]

I’m just watching the Texans play the Bengals to distract myself from the draft my team just had

[@ChiefBlue4298]

12 PackersFan y’all were lucky to be 13-3 and make the NFC Championship last year anyway

[@TrillSports]

Get well soon

[@jennifergloede8699]

@@ChiefBlue4298 i am a vikings fan and they were not lucky

[@DTOStudios]

Hey im a Pack fan too, it'll be alright. WRs will develop, we grabbed a load of OL a RB and a TE/FB Hybrid, its okay we just have to accept its primarily a run team now

[@TrillSports]

James Rauch Yea I see that too

[@campbellstewart9938]

13:32 JJ Watt wasn’t having any of that shovel-pass bullsh*t

[@Deebo99]

No lie.... lol JJ said game over bit*h

[@braydenjohnson2090]

that’s not a shovel pass but ok

[@cmbotch5739]

"Shovel-pass"

[@RESPECTLAW_2]

JJ just obliterated his ass

[@gregorybutler2318]

Seeing hopkins in that jersey makes me sad now

[@nopeteys2424]

Arizona is stacked now

[@arjl880]

5:17 was the "Welcome to the NFL" hit

[@Draw4Dame]

More like welcome to the Texans

[@adrianpena800]

@@Draw4Dame 😂

[@imissedthejoke3369]

@@Draw4Dame 😂

[@ricardobjj24]

I remember this game like it was yesterday. Once Deshaun ran for that touchdown I thought damn if this guy figures it out he's gonna take over the league

[@shawnchristianson324]

And then this dude named Mahomes got to start the following season

[@Darth_Arashi]

Shawn Christianson With a team that actually had a plan and not trading their second best player for a bag of cool ranch Doritos and vitamin water

[@Adrian-to3gq]

@@Darth_Arashi not our second best, he was our best. I'm so glad we got Bill O'brien

[@Darth_Arashi]

Adrian _ Deshaun is your best he has to get the ball to him

[@Adrian-to3gq]

@@Darth_Arashi that's called most important, not best. Don't get me wrong deshaun is fantastic but dhop was a top 2 reciever for a few years now, the dudes hands are just out of this world

[@Football_Films]

The ending was amazing. JJ Watt went from on the ground to making the game ending tackle

[@johnyreyes3567]

Not for fans in Houston watching on Channel two. They cut the broadcast off saying "second added or no, were going to our post game broadcast" Pissed me off to no end

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

And that was no small man that he picked up and slammed to the ground!!!

[@sports3117]

Its our first look at Deshaun Watson as a NFL quarterback

[@turtle553]

Are you sure

[@Hunter-os5yx]

Sports 311 well he came in at halftime during the first game against the jags

[@12packersfan]

2:15 pretty much sums up John Ross’ career to this point

[@ricardobjj24]

He ran a 4.2 and Bengals do nothing with him. He needed to be in a west coast offense

[@campbellstewart9938]

What was even worse was seeing Clowney carry that ball, and even worse than that was how five Bengals didn’t even make an effort to punch it out of him

[@LRC.]

*speed yeah haha* OH HECK I FUMBLED!

[@blakejude497]

Ricardo Masvidal the Bengals run a west coast offense now...

[@3lement2010]

His rookie season against the Seahawks has to be one of my favorites. Even though they lost, but imagine being a challenge to the Seahawks in their stadium!!

[@agk9276]

What team do you like?

[@JH-ji6cj]

That was a seriously excellent game!

[@ht82smash42]

Same though. Changed my mind on Watson

[@abyssmp3]

Still one my favorite games

[@Evan-fw6wt]

the hawks were weird that year though, they didn't eveb make the playoffs

[@jackraclaw9888]

Bengals 2011-2015 We don’t suck Bengals 2016-present Oh no! We suck again!

[@joeburreaux7953]

Yeah they went 52-27-1 from 2011-2015 and had 5 straight playoff appearances. Haven't had a winning season since.

[@amdosports]

:(

[@Vari___]

@@joeburreaux7953 and didn’t even get a playoff win in that span. That’s the heart wrenching part about it

[@gingeraids2690]

now they're in the fucking super bowl!

[@JCP405]

Marvin Lewis and Bill O'Brien should've been fired after this season.

[@IAmAHuman000]

JCParrish137 why you say that

[@JCP405]

I Am A Human what do u mean the Texans finished 4-12 this Bengals 7-9.

[@jennifergloede8699]

@@JCP405 it is because deshaun watson got hurt dummy. Thats why texans went 4-12.

[@wokehit9872]

JCParrish137 5-10-1 smart one

[@JCP405]

J G I know he got hurt but still you should have better expectations of your team after going 9-7 three straight years.

[@dreowens6371]

You can literally see his growth from this video. What a young GOAT.

[@dustinplatt6882]

Me: 2020 is gonna be a great year! 2020: 5:19 2020 5 minutes later: 13:31

[@mynan5360]

Dustin Platt 😂😂

[@adrianpena800]

So true

[@adrianpena800]

13:40 “game over” too

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

He’s got Traded to the Cleveland Browns for 5 Draft picks on March 18th,2022. Deshaun Watson vs Joe Burrow in the Browns-Bengals Rivalry

[@cyttycat2308]

As a Texans fan, it makes me happy inside to see Clowney And Hopkins in texans jerseys, because I very well might never see them in a Texans Jersey again.

[@MrMajoji]

u better be looking at deshaun in a texans jersey cuz bill o briens gonna trade him away for hand sanitizer and toilet paper

[@cyttycat2308]

Very accurate....

[@ht82smash42]

5:37 The play that changed everything for the Texans

[@jackraclaw9888]

Bill O’Brien going to trade Deshaun Watson for a bag of chips and a half eaten hot dog!

[@gavinf.7890]

Oh come on dude he's not that bad... he'd at least get a whole hot dog out of the deal

[@jackraclaw9888]

Gavin F Ha Ha

[@terroronnet]

F*** no. He ain't no idiot. He wont do it unless the trade is worth at least a 6-inch sub, a drink and a cookie. All you guys underestimate his trading skills. Ok probably he can go easy on that cookie if the other team throws in a napkin to wipe his mouth afterwards.

[@daremate6370]

And then say Watson wanted too much money lolol

[@vaibhavh599]

This is gonna age sooo well in 2021 LMAO

[@jackraclaw9888]

Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson is going to be the futures of the league

[@ChiefBlue4298]

Jack Raclaw as long as Watson doesn’t do what Luck did and retire early

[@jackraclaw9888]

Brennan McKinney Yup

[@mrgreen2646]

Are

[@sauljimmytakavic4286]

But my boy Watson needs help ASAP... A new coach and GM... As a Texans fan..

[@mrgreen2646]

@@sauljimmytakavic4286 he needs to leave Houston ASAP BoB aint going anywhere.

[@zekehurdler2172]

I’m pretty sure you came for 5:37. Your welcome.

[@LRC.]

ZekeHURDLER21 I didn’t but it’s a cool play from one of the greatest Clemson tigers ever 😎

[@christianbrady8120]

Liam Clements go Clemson baby

[@dannybo6495]

Righttttttttttt

[@juliannoble6]

I came for 5:17😂😂😂

[@guilianrendino9845]

I came for 13:31😂

[@jarelllevingston7882]

I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for the bengals, for giving the Texans our first playoff win.

[@mlanders88]

Bernard spun away from Watt, but then 2 passes later Watt takes his anger from that and ends it with authority. Love it 🤙

[@ChiefBlue4298]

If things keep going the way they are in Houston, Watson might end up being the next Andrew Luck.

[@ryansmith3939]

J Foster When he said that, he meant that he’s gonna have to retire early due to injuries

[@sauljimmytakavic4286]

@J Foster he also needs a good coach and GM... Cause O'Brien is shit...

[@Adrian-to3gq]

Dumb statement. I know we got the dumbest coach/ gm in the league and all. But how would it be an Andrew luck situation? We just signed laramy tunsil, a top LT to a big deal and the rest of our line is young and already solid, for example RT tytus howard who made the all rookie team. Our line improved by a lot last year, most sacks were on deshaun holding on to the ball too long, let's hope he learns from it. Don't be out here making these statements if you don't actually know what you're talking about

[@chrispatrick504]

Adrian _ that is so true and a lot people keep on forgetting he likes to scramble more often than not trying to go over the top instead of throwing the ball away or to a check down receiver

[@Adrian-to3gq]

@@chrispatrick504 yup. If they'd look at the numbers that matter or actually watch tape of the texans they would know but if you look at the times sacked and just assume the line is terrible and the texans do nothing to protect him you get something like this

[@RaulRodriguez-pc3fm]

I got to see a xmas game with my daughter pit vs Houston it was a dream come true and wow. It was great

[@jmac1851]

I havent been this early since Bill O' Brian was a good coach! Oh yeah thats right...

[@GrandStudable]

Right after Atkins' hit: "THAT'S GOTTA WIPE SOME OF THAT CONFIDENCE OFF"... Yep.

[@hits.productions]

The hit by Geno Atkins at 5:18 is killer... unfortunately he didn’t hit Watson hard enough because he made them look silly two plays later.

[@rolbloxguy]

I loved the nbc scoreboard look! Also those unis look 🔥 especially the bengals!

[@TheLocalLt]

Brian Vo this nbc theme is one of the best recent sports themes

[@rolbloxguy]

TheLocalLt yeah it’s a shame Thursday night football went to fox. I have to hear joe buck 😕🙄

[@sportballotaku2139]

@@rolbloxguy One, I personally don't mind Joe Buck. The only person I would prefer over him on TNF is Mike Tirico. And 2, they aren't the Cincinnati Bengals. They're Cincinatti's football team, #thebungles.

[@Ohokaybabe]

I remember watching this still in Highschool feeling like the Texans finally got their prayers answered boy look where we are now

[@davideagin5321]

He was on pace for a historic rookie year if he hadn't gotten hurt. Props to him for still being a top NFL QB after that injury. A lot of guys get an injury like that and completely fold up like a lawn chair. Watson doesn't seem to have missed a beat.

[@bradenklingsports4274]

I was at this legendary game as a bengals fan rip

[@angel_caro_]

Legend

[@jf1bears4ever18]

5:42 This play is similar to Lamar Jackson's 47 yd TD run against the Bengals last season.

[@djgatorshark9002]

HE IS HOUDINI

[@ht82smash42]

Lamar's was way more impressive though. No disrespect to Deshaun

[@4tfbenjiglo63]

But deshun can throw no disrespect to lamar.

[@supadupa6891]

@@4tfbenjiglo63 they both can throw. Respect to both.

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

@@supadupa6891 yes they can but watson is a better thrower.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

AFC Central Division rivalry Houston Oilers vs Cincinnati Bengals are so epic from 1970 through 1993 🏈

[@NM-mn5xp]

I remember this game

[@Cloudead00]

This was the game I knew Deshaun was for real

[@Aaron80B]

Could’ve sworn Deshaun’s TD run was the play after Geno Atkins tried to erase him from existence, not 2, but that was the moment he proved the Texans made the right pick. He was still raw but he went on that impressive run that year (5 TDs one game if I remember correctly) and hasn’t looked back.

[@bignic7269]

My first game I ever saw

[@Aumarus]

Giants fan, but I live in Houston. All I’ve noticed the past few years is a roster starting to change rapidly like my Giants. O’Brien got rid of Duane Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Braxton Miller, D’onta Foreman, Kareem Jackson, and even Jadeveon Clowney....

[@Aumarus]

Ryley Richardson I understand if the talent is subpar, not utilized in the scheme, or even too pricey. But these players were versatile and would be a great help now. Thus why they drafted them when they did. BOB is just shortsighted in his actions as a gm.

[@elisiciathomas5783]

Watching this now, Deshaun has grown so much since his first start

[@DAcrisure]

I was making a playlist and I found this. Oh boy, how things have changed

[@vigilantejusticevid]

that's 14 minutes of my life I'll never get back lol

[@LordWafflestomp]

Deshaun Watson as a rookie was something else man. If he didn't get hurt as a rookie, he'd own the rookie record books without a doubt. Really hate that his true talent is held back by Bill O'Brien, but with Tim Kelly maybe calling plays this year, hopefully we can see the baller that won the National Championship 🤘🏽

Thurs theme is fire 🔥

[@GrandStudable]

the most exciting day i've had as a texans fan.

[@elliottash7618]

Last time I was this early the Bungals were a good team

[@LRC.]

One of THE best Clemson tigers

[@royhunt1690]

"He got eliminated by JJ Watt's," the announcer made it sound like he died after the hit. 😂😂😂

[@kyleshanks3393]

Can we talk about how good Andy is at tackling and catching for a QB

[@fabiandelarosa6987]

My whole squad is a beast 🤘💯👊

[@savau9hn]

Start of a goat 🐐👑🇨🇱

[@bubbayeet5710]

Upload the 2013 nfl draft pls

[@Dewey2939]

Please do more hard knocks.

[@saulvalles9998]

The hit at 5:20 tho, and at 13:32

[@russellstutler9340]

And that's why he got hurt week 4

[@rifat941]

And next week in his 2nd game he came to Gillette and lit it up against Belichick and Brady

[@stevenla7865]

THAT GENO ATKINS HIT AT 5:15!!!!

[@greencm7142]

Best memory of that game was J.J Watt putting an end to the game! Lol.

[@bryceduvall7310]

This was my second ever nfl game! #whodey

[@davideagin5321]

If I take anything away from this game, it's the fact that Andy Dalton had absolutely ZERO protection almost to the point where you'd call it criminal. I haven't watched much of the Bengals for the past few years but I was shocked to see how little protection Dalton had on every play here. The pocket collapsed within a half a second on pretty much every play.

[@k9proution]

Can you do another hard knocks

[@bodombeastmode]

As a Bengals fan, this is going to be tough to watch.

[@yafadah9470]

The quick change of scene from college defenses to NFL defenses must be absolutely terrifying and confusing for QBs. It’s crazy how they adjust so well

[@miladrahim5437]

The Cincinnati Bengals need to make those all-white uniforms their permanent home uniforms. They're straight fire!!!

[@RobertJBarnes]

Three days to prepare and because O'Brien named Tom Savage QB1 for the season, Watson had no first-team reps except in prep for this Thursday night game. The thing I realized is that Watson is a gamer. He was a little raw but that was expected given the lack of prep. But, he finds a way.

[@camden6255]

It’s safe to say Hopkins has improved a ton

[@rudeboymugen26]

2:17 Damn what a hit!!

[@donnitawinters8053]

Only if he stayed healthy the whole season he was on pace to have one of the best rookie seasons ever !!!

[@TheSaltBoiCometh]

Apparently JJ wasn’t having anymore of those shovel passes

[@cloutedzebra7353]

oh wow,I forgot this day.

[@juicykiwi7347]

Description says week 12 game

[@crumbummin9459]

I'm gonna miss Collinsworth on SNF with Al Michaels. Idk if Tirico is the man for the job

[@loca4poca33]

When we had d hops and Clowney

[@supadupa6891]

And K-Jack. That fumble and scoop by Jack and Clowney was nice

[@nicholasshannon3461]

3:26 most I’ve ever seen green celebrate

[@jordanhutton5787]

Great catch in triple coverage

[@timothyonime8199]

13:11 Why did AJ Green lateral so quickly.

[@jf1bears4ever18]

5:42 The play Watson becomes famous

[@WharcusMitman]

Where are the Hopkins/O'Brien comments?

[@gavinf.7890]

Oh yea I remember this game. Where Deshaun had a decent QB run that everyone was calling one of the best ever lol

[@pollogaming919]

Gavin F. When it was actually good

[@jmac1851]

He is

[@jf1bears4ever18]

Lamar Jackson's 47 yd TD run against the bengals was the same as this run.

[@gavinf.7890]

@@jf1bears4ever18 I disagree, Lamar's was way better. He shook off at least 4 defenders. Also Watson's was only 21 yards...

[@jf1bears4ever18]

@@gavinf.7890 Watson's run was not 21 yards. He was at midfield.

[@stevenla7865]

wait who started week 1 for the texans??

[@percymack3518]

Houston shoulda never let K. Jack walk….. been struggling to get turnovers ever since 🤷🏾‍♂️….. the kid was a ball hawk and a high motor guy who forced turnovers. He wasn’t a man coverage corner, but would’ve been a great safety….. he didn’t even ask for top dollar.

[@ajlarden3744]

Ik we're focused on desaun Watson but that aj green catch tho

[@lukeskywalkerdagobah]

Ah yes, back when color rush was actually good🙏🏼

[@greenassassin2227]

The day deshaun became a Texan

[@quintincoleman1766]

JJ watt put a big exclamation mark on this game at the end

[@theofficialkhalilt]

Noti squad

[@darrellagooden866]

MAN

[@JS-sv3fk]

How in the hell did yall find 14 mins worth of "highlights" for this one?!

[@michaelrodarte8115]

13:15 he fr had so much field in front of him, but nah throw it back- texans fan

[@adrianpena800]

Exactly

[@Tommy-di3mz]

It’s so sad knowing he isn’t going to stay 😢

[@austincone6255]

Tom Peterson The Texans and Watson are discussing a long term deal right now so he might stay for the long term

[@Tommy-di3mz]

Austin Cone he’s gonna be the next Mat Stafford

[@bennygarcia7786]

How is Andy Dalton still in the NFL?

[@aaronpena8510]

No lie him and bill o brien had a good chemistry

[@thattimestampguy]

4:20 Caught by Geno 5:45 This was the play of the game

[@sirpeepsalot3280]

Imagine drafting Trashbisky over Deshaun Watson

[@Aaron80B]

Hindsight is 20/20

[@theunpopularopinionatedten4951]

Here we go again. Mitch ain't "trash." He had a bad season, that does not make him a bad quarterback. Also, NINE players were taken in between Trubisky and Watson. NINE! The 49ers took A bust in Thomas, and have questions at quarterback to this day. The Bengals took Jon Fucking Ross. A blanent bust over Mahomes and Watson! Mitch and Watson had silmilar grades coming out. Watson was super duper risky. He got drafted into a 👍 situation with a competent Head Coach who knows offense. Mitch got drafted by a clown franchise that cannot develop quarterbacks at all. Inheritted a mediocre Head Coach on the Hot Seat, and a terrible OC. Watson is better, but would not be as effective in Chicago not even close. Mitch would be a lot better in Houston. Tired of this nonsense.

[@jordanhutton5787]

That's what they get for drafting a one year starter who got beat out the year before by a guy who was like 5'10".....

[@Aaron80B]

Jordan Hutton It’s funny because after his second year when the Bears had their good run, there weren’t many bad things said about him. The running game was better, his line was healthier and he was used more as a runner. But when his line wasnt fully healthy, the running game dropped off and he was expected to do more with no line, everyone gives him shit. You sound like a casual.

[@DurianKing70]

The Texans had a great team with Watson, Hopkins, Watt, Foreman, Miller, Mckinnley, etc, Being so disorganized and with a lousy coach in O Brien, they could not keep them. They got rid of all these players for various reasons. What if they kept them and just continue to build around them instead? They could have been a playoff team each year. But no, they did not want to be one.

[@aleandroid86]

i wanted eagles stay put in the draft the previous year and tank for watson this year. still won the super bowl and that doesnt happen if they dont draft carson so i guess it worked out lol

[@KwamtumPshX]

I feel like I watched a microcosm of every Bengals game of the last 3 years in this highlight video: Dalton not being clutch. John Ross fumbling the ball. A mobile QB running all over the field. As a Bengals fan I can only hope that we did enough in free agency and the draft to get over the hump, but these past few years have left me cautiously optimistic, at best.

[@sportballotaku2139]

Sorry, dude. It's gonna be a few years before you can call yourselves the bengals again. For now, you're still #thebungles.

[@topher3178]

@@sportballotaku2139 yikes

[@PweeBurntPizza]

Ok now this will be Watson 2nd start tomorrow vs Bengals. Hopefully he can play like this instead of how he did vs Texans.

[@CJD22K]

Bengals need to wear the Color Rush jerseys more often.

[@DepressedSteelersFan]

Dalton had room to run on the lateral but he didn’t

[@checkboy8]

Came here to watch deshaun Watson first start but man a young Andy Dalton want too shabby either. Pac man jones was cutting up this game until the end where D hop was cooking him on that last drive lol

[@bradycole13imback59]

It was all down hill from there

[@CMEZ97]

Who else is here to see the hit and its revenge!?