Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) played just 16 of 36 defensive snaps in the first half of the wild-card win over the Bills, but he saw 34 of 44 snaps in the second half. Houston's pass rush came to life in the second half, and Watt had a big sack of quarterback Josh Allen to force a field goal. Watt was surprised how well his body held up after the game after missing two months of the regular season. Getting more out of the All-Pro pass-rusher for an entire game against Kansas ...

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) will play against the Bills in the wild-card game on Saturday and "be in there quite a bit." Watt hasn't played since Oct. 27, however, so it's fair to wonder how effective he'll be after such a long layoff. But the Texans figure to throw him out there often if he's healthy enough, as he's a difference-maker rushing the passer for this Texans Defense when he's on the field. Watt's presence on the defensive line ...

The Houston Texans officially designated defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to sources. Watt can begin practicing with the team in hopes of returning for the wild-card round. With Houston already locking up a playoff spot last weekend, they won't risk throwing him out there in Week 17 against the Titans. However, it looks like Watt will return in the playoffs to give this defensive front a much-needed boost in both run defense and rushing the ...

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) should begin practicing soon and could return in Week 17 if the team has yet to lock up a playoff berth. If Houston clinches a playoff spot by beating the Buccaneers on Saturday, the Texans will hold Watt out and wait to activate him from Injured Reserve until the playoffs. Watt is an all-world defensive force when healthy, but he could be limited in what he can do if he's back for the Texans in Week 17 or in the postseason. For those playing in ...

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) could return from Injured Reserve this season, according to sources. There is optimism that he can return for the playoffs just three months after tearing his pectoral muscle. Watt had four sacks and 20 quarterback hits in eight games before his injury, so getting him back for a playoff run would obviously be massive for the Texans. He'd also be back in play in any IDP leagues that run that late into the season. Watt will have another MRI exam in...

While Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) and defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) are starting training camp on the PUP list and will be unable to practice, their stays on those lists are expected to only last a few days. Both players are expected to return to practice soon, and while it would be a surprise if either player takes the field during the preseason, both will be fine for Week 1. Hopkins has a chance to finish as the overall WR1, while [...]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is hoping that his two missed seasons due to injury will prolong his career and he's not thinking about retirement at all. "I dont want to leave the game anytime soon I wouldnt trade it for anything else in the world," Watt said. The 30-year-old played in a combined eight games from 2016-17, but he responded by bouncing back for 61 tackles, 16 sacks and seven forced fumbles over a full season in 2018. While [...]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) underwent a minor knee cleanup procedure right after the season, according to a source. [...]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) is active for Week 13 against the Browns. Watt was expected to play all along and will be a must-start for IDP owners. The All-Pro pass rusher had a season-high nine tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble last week and will be looking to disrupt rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Browns offense on Sunday.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Browns after getting in a limited practice on Friday. We'd be surprised if Watt didn't suit up this Sunday, although you'll need to check back on Sunday morning. The beastly pass rusher had a season-high nine tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble on Monday night and is a must-start IDP player if he's active.