More than 60 QBs reach 300 yards during Watson drought

A $40.9 million cap hit follows him into 2026.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

Over 60 different QBs have thrown for 300+ Pass Yards in a game since Deshaun Watson last did so (Week 17, 2020) Some o Via @PFF on X

What happened: The cutoff dates to Deshaun Watson's Week 17 outing in 2020. PFF counts Will Levis and Drew Lock among the quarterbacks to cross 300 yards since then.

Why it matters: Watson is set for a Week 1 start in 2026. The drought puts his passing production under scrutiny entering the season.

By the numbers: Watson completed 28 of 39 passes for 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in that Week 17 game.

What to watch: The 2026 opener provides his next opportunity to end the streak.

Sources

@PFF 2026-08-25T12:44:16.043458+00:00

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