Texans' J.J. Watt: Postseason return likely

Watt (pectoral) is expected to return to practice in the coming weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rapoport added the caveat that should the Texans clinch a playoff berth with a victory Saturday over the Buccaneers, Watt likely wouldn't make his return until the first week of the postseason; however, the defensive end could very well be out on the field next Sunday should the team still be in a fight for its playoff life. It's obvious that Watt's recovery following October surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle is going well, to the point where the 30-year-old appears to be a near lock to rejoin his team ahead of a likely postseason run.