What happened: Greg Rousseau leads all NFL pass rushers with 51 pressures this season, according to Pro Football Focus tracking. Aidan Hutchinson ranks second with 50 pressures, followed by Maxx Crosby with 44, Will Anderson Jr. with 43, and Dallas Turner with 40.
Why it matters: Rousseau's total extends an early-season surge after he previously led the pressure race with 35 in mid-October. The disruption numbers highlight how premier edge defenders are consistently impacting passing downs across the league.
By the numbers: Through Week 9 of the 2026 season, Rousseau has paired his 51 pressures with 8 sacks in eight games. Hutchinson has recorded 50 pressures and 5 sacks in eight games, while Turner has posted 40 pressures and 7 sacks in eight games. Crosby has tallied 44 pressures and 4 sacks in nine games.
What to watch: Pass rushers enter the second half of the 2026 regular season with Hutchinson trailing Rousseau by a single pressure for the league lead.