A year ago, Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt had arrived at a career crossroads.
He broke his leg severely enough that it required surgery.
This came on the heels of an injury-abbreviated season that included a pair of surgeries to repair a herniated disk.
Now, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is making a convincing argument that he should be named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year and other accolades.
Watt is tied for the NFL lead with seven sacks. He leads the Texans with 11 quarterback hits and eight tackles for losses.