Sources: Texans QB fear Deshaun Watson suffered a torn ACL in practice today. A non-contact injury. MRI coming to confirm.

Update: Adam Schefter tweeted, "Deshaun Watson did tear his ACL, per source. Tests on-site revealed tear."

Terrible break for Watson who was having a great rookie season. As we await word about the MRI, owners will need to plan for the worst. Senior Editor John Paulsen listed Tyrod Taylor, Jared Goff, Josh McCown and Jacoby Brissett as his favorite Sneaky Starts of the week. Tom Savage would also be a decent spot start given a great matchup against the Colts, though he wasn't impressive early in the season. Watson owners should make sure that they have a quarterback on the roster for Week 9 because even if it's just a knee sprain, he's likely to miss this week at the very least.

While Texans coach Bill O'Brien refused to name his starting quarterback for Thursday night's bout with the Bengals, the decision has already been made.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's James Palmer reported Tuesday that rookie Deshaun Watson has earned the nod over veteran Tom Savage, per sources. The game will be aired exclusively on NFL Network.

The first-rounder becomes the ninth quarterback to start under O'Brien since 2014, the most by any NFL team during that span.

The decision comes as little surprise after Palmer reported that Watson took every snap with the first-string offensive line during the walkthrough portion of Tuesday's practice. Watson did tweak his ankle in Week 1 but is good to go.

Texans coach Bill O'Brien on Tuesday declined to name a starting quarterback for Thursday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson relieved Tom Savage in the second half of Sunday's 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after Savage and the offense struggled to move the ball. Savage was 7-of-13 for 62 yards and was sacked six times. Watson did not fare much better, going 12-of-23 for 102 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Watson did tweak his ankle in Sunday's game and was listed as limited in Monday's practice. The Texans play the Bengals on Thursday night.

After a miserable first half, Bill O'Brien has turned to his rookie quarterback.

Deshaun Watson started the second half for the Houston Texans.

Savage was 7-for-13 for 62 yards in the first half but the Texans trailed the Jags 19-0 after two quarters. Obviously the big question now becomes whether or not Watson remains the starter after Week 1.

Bill O'Brien remained clear about the Texans' starting quarterback job, emphasizing that Tom Savage is Houston's starter.

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"Tom is the starter," the Texans coach said after practice on Tuesday. "Tom is playing well this camp. Tom has really had a good camp. He's only thrown three incompletions in two games. He's really got good command of our offense."

Related players: Deshaun Watson

In two preseason games (and five series of work), Savage is 17 of 20 for 167 yards and a touchdown. He got off to a slow start in the preseason opener with two three-and-outs, but the Texans scored touchdowns on two of the last three series. O'Brien named Savage the starting quarterback early in the offseason and reiterated it after the Texans traded two first-round picks to draft Deshaun Watson with the No. 12 pick.

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson saw first-team reps in practice on Monday.

Related players: Tom Savage

Starter Tom Savage has seen the majority of those snaps during training camp, and coach Bill O’Brien downplayed the significance of Watson's reps. He said it had more to do with how the chances lined up during their 12-play period and making sure Watson continues to get opportunities during practice, the story said.