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Houston's offense received an influx of talent this offseason, but Jeffri Chadiha says the Texans' potential as serious title contenders still revolves around the J.J. Watt-led defense.

Lawrence Taylor is generally considered the greatest defensive player ever. What would J.J. Watt need to do in order to throw his hat into the ring? Willie McGinest identifies five keys.

With plenty of fantasy championships on the line, Marcas Grant looks toward a familiar name to return to his star status for IDP owners. More on that in this week's Reading the Defense.

Find out the best starts and sits for your D/ST positions in Michael Fabiano's Week 3 Start'Em, Sit 'Em list. Get reading!

J.J. Watt was being J.J. Watt in Week 1. But what does Week 2 hold for IDP fantasy enthusiasts? Marcas Grant looks both back and ahead in the latest Reading the Defense.

In a quarterback-driven league, it's hard to imagine J.J. Watt actually winning the MVP award. But Bucky Brooks says the Houston Texans dynamo is the top player in the NFL -- and here's why.

The Texans are a must start defense against the Jaguars this week according to Michael Fabiano. Get all of your Week 14 starts and sits at defense here.

As the fantasy football playoffs get underway, Marcas Grant looks at who's trending up and who's trending down. Plus a look at why IDP owners are ahead of the curve on J.J. Watt.

Are the Arizona Cardinals bound to tank with Drew Stanton under center? Can J.J. Watt win MVP? As we enter the home stretch of the regular season, Adam Schein analyzes hot topics.

Lamarr Houston has the youth and versatility to garner plenty of interest in free agency. Elliot Harrison says the defensive end could be a perfect acquisition for one sack-starved AFC South team.

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt continued his busy offseason by throwing out a 73 mph ceremonial first pitch Sunday night to get the 2013 Major League Baseball season under way.

Heading into the 2013 NFL Draft, teams across the NFL are searching for a disruptive dynamo in the mold of J.J. Watt. Bucky Brooks provides three candidates, including SMU's Margus Hunt.

Matt Schaub is an easy target for criticism after the Houston Texans saw their season end in Foxborough on Sunday. Teammates J.J. Watt and Chris Myers are standing by their quarterback.

Victor Cruz and the New York Giants have reached out to members of the Newtown, Conn., community who will attend Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

It's hard to imagine where the Houston Texans would be this season without J.J. Watt. His teammates would like to see the pass-rushing behemoth recognized as the NFL's MVP.

At 5-0, J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans are making their case as the NFL's most dominant team. Daniel Jeremiah says they definitely reign when it comes to one all-important statistic: sack differential.

Most who watched the Tennessee Titans play Sunday saw a team manhandled by the Houston Texans and their near-dominant defense. Titans guard Leroy Harris doesn't agree.

The injury news keeps coming for the Houston Texans. Defensive end J.J. Watt left training camp practice Thursday with an elbow injury that could force him to miss the preseason.

Training camps just started around the NFL, but veteran leaders like the Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph and the Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones already are sending quite a message.

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the Hall of Fame talk. Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips believes defensive end J.J. Watt will one day have his bust in Canton.

With football season nearing, Chad Reuter has his eyes on the stars of Saturday. Kicking off a 10-part series, here are the top defensive ends in college football, including LSU's Sam Montgomery.

Wade Phillips worked wonders with the Texans' defense in his first season on the job. How exactly did Houston's radical transformation come about? Bucky Brooks identifies four key factors.

"The Top 100: Players of 2012" included four rookies, but Daniel Jeremiah expects more stars from the Class of 2011, including 49ers sack master Aldon Smith, to be on the list next summer.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt pumps up the Texans with a pregame speech before the AFC Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt passes with fans before AFC Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt discusses his return from injury and quarterback Deshaun Watson's performance against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wild Card Round.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt ambushes Josh Allen for powerful sack.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt breezes by the Oakland Raiders offensive line for a 6-yard tackle for loss.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt bats down Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's throw.

Watch the highlights from the Week 5 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans.

Watch the highlights from the Week 4 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans.

Can't-Miss Play: Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt delivers ridiculous strip-sack all by himself.

Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.

Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt sacks quarterback Los Angles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and linebacker Benardrick McKinney sack Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.

Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt breaks child's bike while riding to practice.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt discusses importance of Texans' chemistry ahead of 2019 season.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt joins "NFL Total Access" to talk about his offseason, 2019 expectations, AFC South rivalries and more.

NFL Network's David Carr and free agent defensive lineman Andre Fluellen discuss what is the best quarterback matchup to watch against Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt in the 2019 season.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt joins NFL Total Access and says, 'There's nothing I would love more' than to bring a Super Bowl to Houston.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discuss what makes Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt more than just a football player.

NFL Network's James Palmer details the latest surrounding Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt's thoughts on retirement.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt becomes the first NFL player to grand marshal the Daytona 500.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt explains what the Los Angeles Rams need to do to beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt joins "Super Bowl Live."

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports an update on Houston Texans' defensive end J.J. Watt's minor knee surgery.

After two injury-plagued seasons, Texans defensive end J.J. Watt returned to form to lead the AFC with 16.0 sacks. Here is a look at his 2018 highlights.

The odds of reaching the NFL are astronomically slim - and the odds of three brothers all making it are almost impossible to imagine. But for JJ, Derek and TJ Watt, the daunting road from their small town in Wisconsin to the NFL took root in their family