Texans’ Win Against the Jaguars “Means Everything” for Tyrod Taylor

Published 09/13/2021, 1:45 PM EDT

Houston Texans opened up their season with a bang and much of the cheers for it goes to the underrated Tyrod Taylor. Their 37-21 domination against the Jaguars made it clear to the other teams that this underrated team can do much harm.

Tyrod Taylor is all in this season

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With Deshaun Watson warming the bench as a healthy scratch. All the eyes were on Taylor to fill in the shoes of Watson, which he most certainly did. His 21 of 33 pass attempts with two touchdowns and zero interceptions completely outdid the hopes of the head coach David Culley.

.@TyrodTaylor on getting the decisive win in the midst of so much negative noise around the franchise: “It means everything to me and I know it means a lot to the guys in the locker room. Since day one Coach Culley made it important that we not focus on outside perception.” pic.twitter.com/bgXcA3X5yb
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 12, 2021

When asked what it meant to come through with a win given the backdrop for the team, Taylor replied, “It means everything to me and I know it means a lot to the guys in the locker room.” He further adds, “Since day one, coach Culley made it important that we not focus on outside perception. I think that was something the guys leaned on in the locker room. Just playing for one another. Not necessarily doing it for anything outside the locker room… Just playing for the guys next to you.”

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Tyrod Taylor looks good when he isn't benched for a random rookie QB every year.pic.twitter.com/bQoWNSplpO
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 12, 2021

The offseason skirmishes regarding Deshaun Watson, left the quarterback spot of the Texans in a questionable position. However, after the first week, it can be concluded that the QB spot is in safe hands. As Taylor roared out loud with a decisive victory in the midst of so much negative noise surrounding the franchise.

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Although he started the previous season with the Chargers with a win; but an unfortunate mishap changed the course of his season thereafter, replacing him with Justin Herbert. However, his appearance with the Texans made it clear that this season belongs to him and no one can take it away from him.

Taylor’s performance against the Jaguars has certainly turned some heads around. His encounter with the Browns in Week 2 is the next thing everyone looks forward to. Will he make the most out of it? Tell us in the comments below.

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Sauvik Banerjee, an NFL writer for EssentiallySports, has completed his graduation in English and Economics. The previous content marketing intern has a combined passion for both writing and NFL. He is a self-professed geek, who loves to play chess and football in his spare time.

Texans’ Win Against the Jaguars “Means Everything” for Tyrod Taylor

Tyrod Taylor is all in this season

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