Joel Blank: Deshaun Watson and Jimmy Garoppolo ready to carry NFL forward

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We'll see how much both QBs play on Saturday night at NRG. Photos by Peter Aiken and Robert Reiners/Getty Images

Joel Blank takes a look at the upcoming matchup between the Texans and 49ers and draws some comparisons between up and coming star QBs, Deshaun Watson and Jimmy Garoppolo. Both players had a lot of success in limited action in 2017, and have the highest of expectations for the 2018 season. It will be interesting to see which player has the better game on Saturday.

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Is the interior of the Texans' defensive line a liability? Photo by Tim Warner, Getty Images.

The Houston Texans might be flying under the radar, but are they quietly building one of the NFL's best rosters? In this episode, we dive into why the Texans could have the third-best defense in the league, and whether the hype around stars like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. is justified.

We also question Pro Football Focus and other ranking systems: Is Will Anderson being graded fairly among elite edge rushers?

Weak interior?

Are the Texans really in the low 20s for interior D-line rankings?

Plus, we talk about the latest on Juice Scruggs. Is he still in the mix, or just holding a spot with no reps? And don’t miss our take on whether the Texans have the best combo of offensive and defensive players in the NFL right now.

Watch the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein break it all down!

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