Did James Trafford convince JJ Watt to come back to the NFL? Well, the two men did place a bet, and following the Burnley-Sheffield game, things do not look good for the former DE. Watt is so unsure about the bet that he has planned out changes for him after the game. He even dropped a hint that has changed everything for the fans. On top of that, this hint could change the fate of one of the NFL’s most promising teams.

Many who missed, JJ Watt and James Trafford placed a bet that if the goalkeeper does not give a single goal this season, the former will make a triumphant return to the NFL. Not only that, but the defensive end will join one of the season’s most promising full squads. Yes, that’s right. It’s the Cincinnati Bengals. While the task Trafford must complete to make it happen can be quite challenging for him. But it appears that he has already begun his work. The goalkeeper did not concede a single goal against Sheffield Wednesday. And seeing this JJ Watt took to X to say, “Heading to the gym…”

This comment has got massive reactions from the fans. Everyone is astonished by the possibility of this comeback. On top of that things have gone quite well for Burnley FC. The team was already ahead of the Wednesdays in the first half, but things got serious after that. The team’s performance improved dramatically in the second half, with three more goals scored. Finally, they won 4-0 in a dominant and convincing fashion. After seeing how everyone appeared on the field, JJ Watt’s bet can now be considered seriously.

Will Trafford and company be able to give Joe Burrow’s team a strong defense this season? Nobody can be certain of it. However, one thing has been proven. JJ Watt is on the edge of his seat in every game now that the squad is performing so well. Nothing is sure for the time being because the team still faces a mountain of opponents, thirteen in total. Even the GK believes that the chances of this happening are extremely remote. But did he lose confidence because of the task?

Is James Trafford not confident enough about his bet with JJ Watt?

That is certainly the case. Although the 22-year-old is highly skilled, he only scored a few goals. With an unbelievable record of only nine goals conceded in 33 league games, things have always gone his way. With 24 clean sheets in total, he has made his run in the 2024-25 league truly spectacular. But can he make it further iconic by winning this bet? Everyone hopes for that, but Trafford’s confidence is on a balance beam.

The GK was with SkySports when he talked about all of this. He claimed, “Hopefully it happens but the chances of it happening are extremely slim. I remember watching it with I can’t remember who the Bengals were playing but Joe Burrow was getting thrown about the Gaff. And I thought I message him for a bit of banter and he said go for it so I might go for it.”

Now that we know Joe Burrow is also trying for a comeback, you just know what JJ Watt is capable of on the field. The man can certainly make a significant difference, and you can’t blame the QB for wanting the best for his team. Burrow had a banger year in 2024, setting numerous records in just the regular season. Unfortunately, the team was unable to support him, leading to their elimination. But, with JJ Watt, can the squad mount an astounding comeback this season? Only time will tell; until then, stay tuned for more updates.