Arizona Cardinals star pass rusher J.J. Watt's 12-year career came to an end on Sunday, and 49ers fans recognized him in the win -- a moment that clearly meant a lot to Watt and his family.
Watt announced his plans to retire at the end of the season on Dec. 27.
"I'd much rather go out playing good football knowing that I could still play and knowing that hopefully people remember me playing good football than to go limping out, being forced out, and knowing that I probably should've done it earlier," WattBy bringing down 49ers rookie Brock Purdy twice in his finale, Watt couldn't have gone out on a much better note.
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