The NFL has named Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson the AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team's 27-20 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 11. This marks the fifth Player of the Week award of his NFL career (Week 4 of 2017, Week 3 of 2019, Week 5 of 2019 and Week 13 of 2019), which is the second-most in franchise history behind only J.J. Watt (seven). Watson joins Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes as the only quarterbacks with at least five Player of the Week awards since 2017.
In Week 13, Watson completed 28-of-37 passes (75.7 percent) for 344 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 121.9 rating. He also ran for 36 yards and one touchdown on six carries (6.0 avg.). Watson led the conference in passer rating (121.9), completion percentage (75.7) and yards per attempt (9.3), while ranking second in rushing yards among AFC quarterbacks. He led the Texans to consecutive wins against the Patriots for the first time in franchise history and helped Houston become only the second team in the NFL to win consecutive games against the Patriots since 2017 (Kansas City).
Watson is the fifth quarterback to record three games with at least 300 passing yards, two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown in his first four seasons in NFL history. He also became first player in team history and second player in the NFL this season with at least 225 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in the first half of a game. It marked his seventh game with multiple touchdown passes and fifth game with at least 300 passing yards this season. He now owns the most touchdown passes and second-most passing yards by a Texans player through the first 10 games of a season.
This marks the 49th time a Texan has been named Player of the Week in franchise history and the fourth time this season. It is also the 17th time Houston has won the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award in team history. Watson also took home the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award following last season's matchup with New England in Week 13.
Houston Texans All-Time Player of the Week Award Winners
| PLAYER | Award | Week | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Waston | Offensive | 11 | 2020 |
| Angelo Blackson | Special Teams | 15 | 2019 |
| Deshaun Watson | Offensive | 13 | 2019 |
| Deshaun Watson | Offensive | 5 | 2019 |
| Deshaun Watson | Offensive | 3 | 2019 |
| Whitney Mercilus | Defensive | 2 | 2019 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | Special Teams | 15 | 2018 |
| J.J. Watt | Defensive | 12 | 2018 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | Defensive | 4 | 2018 |
| Johnathan Joseph | Defensive | 6 | 2017 |
| Deshaun Watson | Offensive | 4 | 2017 |
| Shane Lechler | Special Teams | 8 | 2016 |
| Will Fuller V | Special Teams | 4 | 2016 |
| Whitney Mercilus | Defensive | 1 | 2016 |
| J.J. Watt | Defensive | 17 | 2015 |
| J.J. Watt | Defensive | 11 | 2015 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | Offensive | 6 | 2015 |
| Randy Bullock | Special Teams | 16 | 2014 |
| Ryan Fitzpatrick | Offensive | 13 | 2014 |
| J.J. Watt | Defensive | 11 | 2014 |
| J.J. Watt | Defensive | 4 | 2014 |
| J.J. Watt | Defensive | 15 | 2012 |
| Matt Schaub | Offensive | 11 | 2012 |
| J.J. Watt | Defensive | 3 | 2012 |
| Arian Foster | Offensive | 7 | 2011 |
| Arian Foster | Offensive | 4 | 2011 |
| Glover Quin | Defensive | 12 | 2010 |
| Matt Schaub | Offensive | 6 | 2010 |
| Andre Johnson | Offensive | 2 | 2010 |
| Arian Foster | Offensive | 1 | 2010 |
| Brian Cushing | Defensive | 8 | 2009 |
| Brian Cushing | Defensive | 6 | 2009 |
| Jacoby Jones | Special Teams | 4 | 2009 |
| Matt Schaub | Offensive | 2 | 2009 |
| Matt Schaub | Offensive | 14 | 2008 |
| Steve Slaton | Offensive | 13 | 2008 |
| Jacoby Jones | Special Teams | 8 | 2008 |
| Jacoby Jones | Special Teams | 6 | 2008 |
| André Davis | Special Teams | 14 | 2007 |
| Kris Brown | Special Teams | 5 | 2007 |
| Mario Williams | Defensive | 1 | 2007 |
| Kris Brown | Special Teams | 16 | 2006 |
| Demeco RyansBrown | Defensive | 13 | 2006 |
| Andre Johnson | Offensive | 4 | 2006 |
| Jerome Mathis | Special Teams | 8 | 2005 |
| Kris Brown | Special Teams | 3 | 2004 |
| Chad Stanley | Special Teams | 9 | 2003 |
| Avion Black | Special Teams | 15 | 2002 |
| Aaron Glenn | Defensive | 14 | 2002 |
Check out the best photos from the Houston Texans victory over the New England Patriots in Week 11 of the 2020 Season in the Bull's Eye photo gallery presented by Whataburger.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
An image from the Nov. 22, 2020 Houston Texans regular season home game against the New England Patriots. The Texans won 27-20.
