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Big Cat Country Q&A: How much difference does JJ Watt being out make?

Let’s answer some questions ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the Houston Texans in our Week 9 matchup in London!

Sam from Jacksonville, FL

Q: How much of a difference does JJ Watt being out for the season make on the game?

A: Huge. The Texans only have 17 sacks through eight games, but Watt was second on the team with 4.0 sacks and first on the team with 20 quarterback hits. Him being out means Houston has only one legitimate pass rusher in Whitney Mercilus. Teams can scheme against one pass rusher.