Brock Osweiler benched: Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage named starter against Cincinnati Bengals

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien named backup quarterback Tom Savage as the starter against the Bengals.

HOUSTON -- Tom Savage will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Coach Bill O'Brien announced the decision on Monday, a day after Savage took over in the second quarter when Brock Osweiler was benched against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Savage threw for 260 yards to help Houston rally from a 13-point deficit for a 21-20 win in his first regular-season action since 2014.

O'Brien wouldn't say if he planned to start Savage for the rest of the season, saying the team is focused on the Bengals.

Osweiler has struggled in his first season in Houston after signing a $72 million contract to join the Texans from Denver. He threw two interceptions before he was benched on Sunday to give him 16 interceptions and just 14 touchdowns this season.

Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars' Johnathan Cyprien (37) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016AP

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Brennan Scarlett (57) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016AP

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Houston Texans' DeAndre Hopkins during the first half.AP

Jacksonville Jaguars punter Brad Nortman is shown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP