Houston Texans
J.J. Watt - #99 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 295 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/22/1989 |
| Birthplace | Pewaukee, WI |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 11th pick by Texans |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | 4 | 0 |
AFC South Spin cycle: Titans play spoiler on 'MNF'
The Titans dashed the playoff hopes of the Jets, while the Texans clinched the AFC South with their win over the Colts.
Week 16 playoff scenarios
First-round byes and playoff spots are up for grabs in Week 16. See how it can happen in the playoff scenarios.
Week 15 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Adrian Peterson, J.J. Watt and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
Peterson, Watt make MVP cases, rally contenders
In what might be one of the few true head-to-head battles for MVP either Adrian Peterson or J.J. Watt might have the chance to earn the award in Week 16.
Texans clinch AFC South with 29-17 win over Colts
The Houston Texans are AFC South champions for the second straight year after beating the Indianapolis Colts 29-17 Sunday.
Injuries have taken toll on Texans O-line
The Texans have missed starting ORT Derek Newton the past two weeks — perhaps even more than initially expected.
Week 15 playoff scenarios
The Texans, Ravens, 49ers and Packers all have opportunities to clinch their respective divisions on Sunday.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Texans will learn from humbling loss
The Patriots are the class of the AFC, but the Texans are far better than they showed Monday and will respond with a strong effort against the Colts.
Patriots rout Texans in key AFC matchup
Tom Brady threw for four touchdowns, one to Brandon Lloyd, and the Patriots rolled over the Texans, 42-14, on Monday night.
Friday's 60-second rant: How dangerous is Denver?
It's difficult to gauge how far the Broncos' have come since early-season losses, but using each week to improve could carry them a long way.
Key matchup: Texans running game vs. Patriots run defense
In a potential AFC title-game preview between the Patriots and Texans, Arian Foster and Houston's rushing attack will be under the microscope.
Houston could be end of the line for CB Routt
The suddenly injury-riddled Texans signed CB Stanford Routt this week as an emergency option, but we hear he will be on a very short leash.
Battle for AFC supremacy in Foxborough
Two AFC heavyweights battle when the Texans travel to New England for a classic Monday-night game; plus, lots more from the Week 14 action.
Texans to sign CB Routt
The Texans will sign CB Stanford Routt after working him out on Tuesday, PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported.
Week 14 playoff scenarios
The 49ers and Ravens can clinch playoff spots in Week 14, while the Texans and Falcons aim for first-round byes.
PLAYER NEWS
Watt has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, missing a perfect ballot by one vote.|||||||
The NFL's sacks leader with 20 1-2 and a pass-blocking fiend, Watt earned 49 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Denver linebacker Von Miller received the other vote. Watt, a versatile second-year player with a tremendous burst off the line, also forced four fumbles and recovered two in helping the Texans to their second straight AFC South title. With his long wingspan, he blocked a stunning 16 passes.
Watt was an unanimous choice for The Associated Press All-Pro team announced Saturday.|||||||
Watt, who led the NFL with 20 1-2 sacks, is among 17 players making their All-Pro debuts.
Watt increased his AFC-leading sack total to 19 1/2 with a strong game Sunday.|||||||
The NFL record for a season is 22 1/2.
Watt had two sacks Sunday in a 38-14 win over Tennessee.|||||||
Watt leads the NFL with 7 1/2 sacks.
The Texans took Wisconsin defensive end J.J. Watt with the 11th overall pick Thursday night, and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said the team won't stop there as they try to bolster a unit that ranked 30th in yards allowed last season.|||||||
Phillips is hoping that the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Watt develops into a solid complement for Mario Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in 2006 and Houston's all-time sacks leader. Watt made 43 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, including 11 1/2 sacks, in 26 games at Wisconsin.
