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The Leftovers: J.J. Watt, Will Fuller & surprises for playoffs

Drew Dougherty's been the host of Texans TV since 2009. Every week, he answers fan questions submitted via Facebook. He answered a few in the video above, and some more in the article below.

Matthew Graves: Dear Drew, Do you think we'll see Will Fuller, V on the field this postseason?
DD: Yes I do, but I've been wrong many times before. I think he'll play Saturday against the Bills. Head coach Bill O'Brien has said Fuller's day-to-day, and trending in the right direction.

Manuel Peña: Dear Drew, Will the Texans get the TE more involved?
DD: The Texans would like that to happen. Between Darren Fells, Jordan Akins and Jordan Thomas, the Texans tight ends have caught a combined 71 passes for 767 yards and nine touchdowns. Each of the three presents matchup problems for opposing defenses.

Barkley Flamenco: Dear Drew, Since we are facing the Bills, wouldn't it be fitting for Deshaun Watson to utilize a little run and shoot surprise?
DD: There are aspects of the Run and Shoot the Texans and just about every other NFL team employ. But a pure quarterback under center, with a running back and four wideouts isn't something I think the Texans would run. They like their tight ends, and they also like motioning their running backs out to a receiver spot. Also, Watson operates out of the shotgun a lot. But hey, I loved watching Warren Moon with the Oilers, and Andre Ware/David Klingler with University of Houston run the show in that offense.

Natalie Boone: Dear Drew, I am BEYOND excited that J.J. Watt has been cleared to play on Saturday. Here's my question: How much will he actually get to play?
DD: I'm excited, too. He won't play every snap on defense, but you'll certainly see him get plenty of opportunities to make an impact. We'll likely see him on field for 40-60 percent of the total defensive snaps.

Richard Englehardt: Dear Drew, Will Houston use its second round pick on a receiver?
DD: I could see that. My pal John Harris said this year's crop of receivers in the Draft is "phenomenal". So if the Texans don't use their second-rounder on a pass-catcher, it wouldn't be surprising to see them use another pick shortly thereafter on one.

Jason McLeod: Dear Drew, Do you see us playing more man coverage against the Bills, especially with J.J. Watt back to help the pass rush?
DD: That would make sense. Cornerback Bradley Roby has excelled in that area this season for the Texans, and I could see the Texans playing a lot of man.

Matthew Garza: Dear Drew, Will we see any new players in the lineup that we haven't seen before?
DD: No. But keep an eye out for a bit more playing time from guys like receiver DeAndre Carter, safety Mike Adams and outside linebacker Jacob Martin. Carter's seen more reps on offense lately because of injuries, and with Tashaun Gipson now on injured reserve, Adams will likely see a bit of action with Justin Reid and Jahleel Addae. Martin's back from injury as well, and he could see some opportunities getting after the passer with Watt being back on the field.

Cameron Jarvis: Dear Drew, What color jerseys are the Texans going to wear? Happy new year!
DD: Deep Steel Blue. Maybe the color rush ones, but either way, blue. Happy new year to you too!

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