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Texans' J.J. Watt tied for NFL sack lead: 'Everybody told me I was washed up'

Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt continues to build on a resurgent season.

Making a bid for NFL Comeback Player of the Year and Pro Bowl honors, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year recorded his seventh sack of the season Sunday during a 20-13 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Watt is tied with the Minnesota Vikings' Danielle Hunter for the most sacks in the NFL.

"Everybody told me I was washed up," said Watt, who spent the majority of last season on injured reserve with a broken leg that required surgery. "Some people didn't think I could get seven sacks for the season.