This news is actually fantastic. Assuming he had the surgery about a week ago, that means he has 10 or 11 weeks to heal before we play our first playoff game (depending on whether or not we get the bye).
So that’s two and-a-half to almost three months to get right. If anyone can do that, it’s JJ Watt.
Outside of Kyler, I think our team has missed Watt the most. Our run D has looked super suspect in his absence.
Getting our de facto vocal leader back for the biggest game in over 5 years is going to be an intangible boost that can’t quite be measured. This sounds premature and is a bold statement, but having Watt return for the playoffs could very well be what pushes this team over the top. And it’s not just that he’s a leader in the locker room, he is a leader on the field. JJ was straight dominating for a handful of weeks before suffering the injury against Houston.
I. Am. Pumped.
JJ is suiting up again this season, take it to the bank.