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Watch: J.J. Watt with an emotional post-game message about the Houston fans

The standout defender delivered an emphatic and emotional answer after the loss to the Bengals about letting the Houston fans down.

The Houston Texans dropped to 4-11 on the season with a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Quarterback Deshaun Watson continued his solid play, throwing for three touchdowns, but the Texans offense struggled in the red zone and the defense could not slow down Brandon Allen and the Bengals’ passing attack.

In defeat, defensive lineman J.J. Watt took to the podium and delivered a message about how this loss stings for him, because he believes the team is not delivering for their fans:

There are obviously changes coming to Houston, with a new head coach and general manager on the to-do list for the organization. But this is the kind of message that will certainly resonate in the locker room, and within the front office.

Texans DE J.J. Watt sums up 27-20 loss to the Colts in 303 words

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt provided 303 words total as he talked about the 27-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was a little more talkative to the media after the club’s 27-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here are all of the answers from the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, which totaled 303 words.

Texans DE J.J. Watt has hilarious ender to Week 13 press conference

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt had fun with a local beat writer to end his Week 13 press conference as the club gets ready for the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has had a rough season with the club 4-7 and having had two of its key players suspended on Monday. However, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year found a moment to have some levity with a local beat writer.

As Watt’s Wednesday press conference was winding down, John McClain from the Houston Chronicle, who has covered pro football in the Bayou City since Bum Phillips coached the Oilers, asked Watt if a 10-day break benefited the offense or defense more.

“I don’t know,” Watt said. “I think everybody likes a good nap and sleeping in. It’s a chance to get your body right. So, it probably benefited you, too, John.”

McClain, known for his quick, punchy wit, instantly volleyed.

“Unlike you, I had to work every day,” McClain said.

“Oh, I was going to say you could take a break from bashing us everyday on Twitter and everything,” Watt smirked. “But maybe you didn’t.”

Watt then got up to leave the press conference.

“Dadgumit!” McClain exclaimed, not having a chance to respond.

The fun moment Watt had with the media indicates that the team isn’t letting the adverse situations that have pounded the team all season affect their morale as they gear up for the Colts at 12:00 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium. If Houston can get a big win against a division rival with four games to go, it could be the touchstone they need to end on an optimistic five-game winning streak.