Houston Texans: 5 must-watch players for Week 13 vs. Browns

5. J.J. Watt

The leader of the Houston Texans defense has really had a true comeback season following the struggles of the previous two years. Watt this season has 45 tackles, 11.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. Against the Browns this Sunday, Watt will need to continue that trend against a Browns offense that has allowed 35 sacks this season.

Houston has a good opportunity to make life tough for the Browns offense, and though their play has improved since the coaching change, the Browns haven’t faced Watt, and at the level he’s playing he’s going to be a difference maker in this game.

4. Brandon Dunn

One on the more underrated players on the defense is Brandon Dunn at nose tackle. With 22 tackles and a forced fumble, he’s going to be a key player to stop the rushing game of the Browns as Nick Chubb has 663 yards on 122 carries this season. Chubb is averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

If the Browns try to control the line of scrimmage they are going to have to stop Dunn who is tough to stop, even if his numbers don’t jump off the stat sheet. It is easy to say that the defensive line will be key for the Texans in winning this game, so look for Dunn to make things better for all of his defensive teammates in this game.