Although coach Bill O'Brien will not officially name a starter for the Texans' Week 2 tilt against the Bengals, the team has reportedly decided to go with Watson (ankle), Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Watson's ankle reportedly held up fine during Tuesday's practice, which was enough to get him the starting nod over fellow quarterback Tom Savage. The rookie replaced Savage at halftime during the Texans' season-opening loss to the Jaguars and subsequently threw a touchdown pass on his first NFL drive. However, the rest of his performance was uneven, as he completed just 12 of 23 passes for 102 yards, added 16 yards on the ground and committed two turnovers. Regardless, the offense showed much more life with the Clemson product under center. His mobility and elusiveness make him an intriguing fantasy option when facing advantageous matchups, but he figures to see his share of highs and lows early on. Savage remains an option to return should Watson struggle with his new role.