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Report: J.J. Watt to Return from Pectoral Injury If Texans Make Playoffs

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is reportedly expected to return from a torn pectoral either in Week 17 if the team's playoff future is still unsettled or for the first game of the postseason if it clinches a spot with a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the update on Good Morning Football:

Ian Rapoport

From @gmfb Weekend: The #Texans are expecting star DE JJ Watt back for the playoffs, while the #Bucs are bringing back QB Jameis Winston for 2020.