McDermott says Watson looks like his Houston self again

He cited Watson's showing the night before.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"Going back to Deshaun in Houston, that's where he had his best years... You saw that last night again." Sean McDermott Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Sean McDermott said Deshaun Watson's recent run resembles the quarterback's best stretch in Houston. On the Rich Eisen Show, McDermott pointed to Watson's performance the night before as fresh evidence for that comparison.

Why it matters: The Houston comparison reaches back to the stretch that established Watson's top-end ceiling and still shapes expectations around him. It also arrives with Watson tied to a fully guaranteed $230 million contract and as Sean McDermott pursues another NFL head-coaching job, giving the endorsement extra weight.

By the numbers: Watson entered the league as Houston's No. Wire Report previously reported his deal as fully guaranteed at $230 million.

What to watch: Watch whether Watson's next appearance matches the level McDermott cited and whether the Houston comparison keeps surfacing around his recent form.

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