Deshaun Watson saved the Texans' season with a brilliant spin-move escape in overtime

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• The Houston Texans completed a brilliant comeback to take down the Buffalo Bills 22-19 in overtime in the opening game of the NFL postseason.
• Quarterback Deshaun Watson was the hero of the day for the Texans, magically escaping two defenders to set up the game-winning field goal.
• After the game, Watson seemed aware that he needed to be perfect in order for the Texans to win. "I said 'Let's be great today,'" Watson said. "So somebody had to be great. Why not me?"
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The Houston Texans escaped with a 22-19 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday in a thrilling start to the NFL postseason.

The hero of the day for the Texans was quarterback Deshaun Watson. After the Bills jumped out to a 16-0 lead to start the game, Watson kept his composure, standing tall in the pocket despite constant pressure from a Buffalo defense that would force seven sacks on the day.

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