When the Ravens square off with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt on Sunday, they'll be tasked with blocking one of the most formidable defensive players in the NFL over the past decade.
The Texans' $100 million man has 64 tackles, 16.5 sacks, one interception returned for a touchdown, a fumble recovery returned for a score and three receptions for touchdowns this season. In four NFL seasons, the imposing 6-foot-5, 289-pounder has 281 tackles and 53 sacks.
"His size, he's gigantic," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "He's really fast, and he's a great athlete, evidence he plays out there at wide receiver and catches fades. He does everything. He's a guy that we liked a lot coming out, great competitor, great motor. He just has it all."
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