With every thumping hit on the quarterback, Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt signals that he's in the middle of an epic comeback.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has regained his old Pro Bowl form and is tied for the NFL lead with seven sacks. He's tied for first in the league with Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack with four forced fumbles.
"He’s still the same J.J." Texans defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel said. "I never doubted him. You just don’t know. You just encourage the player. You give him encouragement, tell him to keep working and that’s how you can get back and do that.