Sorry Houston fas, you have a problem. And it's JJ Watt's injury.

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​​Watt, who underwent back surgery earlier in the offseason, was initially expected to miss just the preseason. Even though the procedure to repair a herniated disc in his back took place in late July, giving the star defensive lineman a short turnaround time, he was determined to get back for the regular season.





Unfortunately word just got out that the Texans' best player, and perhaps the best player in the league, could reportedly miss more time than originally thought.

#Texans HC Bill O'Brien encouraged by @JJWatt recovery from back surgery after Wed update. Told me still unsure Watt plays first 2 RS games — Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) August 19, 2016

Even though he has made good progress, Watt is still looking at missing significant time, head coach Bill O'Brien told Ed Werder. He's unsure that his star will make it back for the Texans' first two games, at home to the Bears and the Chiefs.





Watt has spent his life defying odds and expectations. He went from walk-on to superstar in college at Wisconsin, and turned into the league's best defender after being booed on Draft Day. But it looks as if a tough back injury may have made him mortal after all.





With him out, the Texans need Jadaveon Clowney to step up and show why the Texans made him the No. 1 overall pick in 2014.