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J.J. Watt has a broken hand, will play against Patriots

J.J. Watt riles up the crowd during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Houston. Eric Christian Smith/AP

J.J. Watt probably won’t be getting snaps as a tight end against the Patriots.

The Texans star defensive lineman suffered a broken hand in practice Wednesday, but will play Sunday night against the Patriots, according to the Texans’ website.

“I don’t think it will affect him,’’ Texans coach Bill O’Brien said Thursday.

Watt did not practice Thursday. He has not missed a game since getting selected 11th-overall in 2011 NFL Draft.

The 26-year-old is the NFL leader in sacks with 13.5

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