Watt says finger is 'pretty messed up' after re-injuring it vs. Bengals

The Houston Texans topped the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, but the victory came at a cost for J.J. Watt.

Watt noted following the contest that his finger was "pretty messed up" after re-injuring it against the Bengals.

"It was really great until the last three plays and then I was literally adjusting it and feeling it as I was running around and trying to chase that guy on the last play," Watt said, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. "I'm honestly kind of scared to take my glove off. I honestly don't know what it looks like."

The Texans pass-rusher hurt the finger in Week 1 but shrugged it off, saying "it's still attached."

Houston will hope Watt's ailment doesn't slow him down for a crucial showdown with the New England Patriots next Sunday.

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