National Football League

Watt strikes again, scores third TD on recovered fumble

Published Oct. 9, 2014 11:16 p.m. ET

Shawn Ramsey

HOUSTON -- It isn't often a defensive lineman makes the big play in pro football ... that is unless his name is J.J. Watt.

With the Houston Texans trailing by 12 in the fourth quarter, attempting to make a magical comeback against the Indianapolis Colts on "Thursday Night Football," Watt struck again.

This time, the Texans' star recovered a fumble from Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck, returning it 45 yards for a touchdown, his third on the season.

"You get a chance to change momentum, you get a chance to put points on the board, it's huge; it's huge for a team," Watt said.

In Week 4, Watt intercepted a pass from Bills quarterback EJ Manuel, returning it 80 yards for a touchdown, and in Week 2 in Oakland, the defensive star lined up on offense to catch a touchdown pass.

Unfortunately, Watt's heroics weren't enough for the Texans as they fell to the Colts 33-28 after a drive in the final two minutes was halted when QB Ryan Fitzpatrick fumbled and it was recovered by Indianapolis.

Despite coming up with massive plays in nearly every game this season, Watt, who also recorded two sacks Thursday night, believes there is more he can do on the field.

"You gotta score points any way you can in this league and so when we go out there and put points up on defense, obviously we get ourselves back to a little bit closer and give ourselves a chance in the game," Watt said. "Big play, but at the end of the day, not enough. Gotta find a way to do more."

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