The New England Patriots' Week 13 opponent, the Houston Texans, just got dealt a major blow after Sunday's comeback win over the Oakland Raiders. Superstar defensive lineman J.J. Watt tweeted after the game that he's done for the season, reportedly due to a pectoral tear:
That makes the Patriots' trip to Houston in December very interesting. The pass rush drops off significantly without the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year coming off the edge:
In six regular-season meetings with the Patriots in his career, Watt has registered no sacks and 22 total tackles, according to Pro Football Reference.
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