The Houston Texans may have lost Sunday at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the game took a backseat to the true significance of the day.

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Harvey devastated the city of Houston, the Texans took the field at home, led by the heart and soul of the team, defensive end J.J. Watt.

Watt, who is not only one of the biggest stars in the league, took on an enormous task of fundraising for Harvey victims after the storm. What started off as a modest goal of $200,000 quickly took on a life of its own, reaching over $30 million.

Now, with the fundraising part of his efforts nearing an end this Friday, Watt released a statement giving thanks to all who helped, and being mindful of the road ahead.

Watt and the Texans travel to Cincinnati this week on short rest to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. The Bengals lost in embarrassing fashion Sunday at home, losing to the Baltimore Ravens 20-0.