Houston Texans defensive star JJ. Watt may have taken a huge risk by coming back early from his pectoral tear recovery in order to play in this season’s playoffs, but it’s safe to say it was worth it.
Watt played a huge part in their 22-19 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills, with his third quarter sack sparking a lackluster Texans team back into action. Quarterback Deshaun Watson subsequently went on to lead Bill O’Brien’s side to three consecutive scoring drives before winning the game for the home team with an incredible last gasp play in their second overtime drive.
“He’s unbelievable, you’re never out of a game when you have Deshaun Watson as your quarterback,” said Watt of his two-time Pro Bowl teammate. “The guy’s incredible, we knew all we needed was a spark. We were down 16 nothing and we didn’t believe we were out of the game, all we needed was a spark. And you add Deshaun Watson to a spark, and you’re going to have one hell of a fire.”
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year was full of praise for the former Clemson star, admitting how stunned he was by Watson’s game-winning drive.
“The play he made at the end of the game, nobody makes that play, I mean the guy’s unbelievable,” admitted Watt. “I’m very lucky and thankful to have him as my quarterback, and that’s why you play the whole game.”
Watt finished the game not only with a win and another playoff game to look forward to, but a pec that remained in one piece.
The magicians Watt and Watson will now set their eyes on the divisional game where they will face either the Baltimore Ravens or the Kansas City Chiefs. Texans fans will have their fingers crossed for more jaw-dropping plays from Houston’s stars next week.