Here’s the JJ Watt injury…. very little contact on the play. Trainers were looking at his ACL/MCL. pic.twitter.com/0UZuAJ9qnZ
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) October 9, 2017
JJ Watt, the heart and soul of the Houston Texans, had to be helped gingerly off the field Sunday night with what appears to be a knee injury. The diagnosis, while extremely early, doesn’t look good. You can see that Watt went down without being touched which is never a good sign. Some belive it to be an ACL and/or MCL injury, which means this could be the end of the season for Watt. It may even affect next season depending on the severity.
Update: Watt has a tibia plateau fracture and he’s headed for the IR.
Update: DE J.J. Watt has suffered a tibial plateau fracture to his left leg.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 9, 2017
Watt will require season-ending surgery to repair his fractured tibial plateau injury.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) October 9, 2017
NBC updated viewers by saying he had to be carted to the locker room with his leg draped over the side because it’s the only way the legendary defensive end could fit.
It’s important to remember that Watt is more than just a superstar football player for the Texans, the man stepped up in a huge way when Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, raising over $37 million in funds to help the city recover. He’s consistently front and center as one of the best men football has to offer on the field and off, and no matter what team you root for, seeing Watt go down is heartbreaking.
It's rare that guys get MRIs directly from the stadium after injury like Watt is getting done now. Must be serious.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) October 9, 2017
Texans fan in tears over Watt’s injury: pic.twitter.com/G0ULBWwx9J
— TOM MARTIN (@TwoCirclesTom) October 9, 2017
Could be a severe knee injury for JJ Watt here. Certainly doesn't look good
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 9, 2017
JJ Watt means so much to the city of Houston. It hurts us when we see him hurt. #TexansGameday
— Jenna 💕 (@yumbananarolls) October 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/robertsanmiguel/status/917191738334248960
JJ Watt's face says it all. pic.twitter.com/vdluC7NL9w
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 9, 2017
JJ down and you don’t see this often. pic.twitter.com/9mY6EmHOH5
— TOM MARTIN (@TwoCirclesTom) October 9, 2017
Ughhh. JJ Watt down for the #Texans. He was helped off the field but couldn't put pressure on his knee. pic.twitter.com/dRkUFsoRMK
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 9, 2017
Michele Tafoya on Watt: “They focused on his ACL and MCL.”
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) October 9, 2017
J.J. Watt is on sideline in a medical tent. We will try to get an update ASAP
— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) October 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/MattHammondShow/status/917189927238021120
I feel horrible for JJ Watt. If there's a guy in all of pro sports who doesn't deserve this, it's him.
— Patrick Sheltra (@100ThingsUtah) October 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/footballfatty/status/917197023341875200
JJ Watt has done so much good this year, no matter who you cheer for, he deserves your support right now
— Lucy on the Ground (@lucyontheg) October 9, 2017
