Savage replaced starting quarterback Brock Osweiler midway through the second quarter, and led the Texans to a comeback win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He completed 23 of 36 passes for 260 yards along the way.
The Pittsburgh product was efficient off the bench while managing the team to victory. Osweiler threw an interception on two of the team's first four drives, while the other two possessions ended with punts. Thus, the Texans were looking to to spark their offense, and Savage came through in his first action of the season. It is unclear what the team will opt to do under center going forward, but given Osweiler's offseason contract, the team will presumably stick with him for the time being. However, Savage has now proven himself capable of running the offense, so Osweiler could have a shorter leash in the future.