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Report: 'Real Optimism' J.J. Watt Can Return from Injury for Texans in Playoffs

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J.J. Watt's season may not be over after all.

Despite suffering a torn pectoral in October, Watt could make a return in 2019. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, "Sources say that Houston is saving its final injured reserve/designated to return spot for Watt, and that there is real optimism from all parties that he can return for the playoffs."

Rapoport noted that Watt could even return for Week 17, as the star defensive lineman is "doing incredibly well in rehab, sources say, and feels like he could go out there and play now even if that's not realistic.