Will Anderson Jr. leads NFL with 7.5 sacks through Week 5

Rousseau holds second at 6.0; Turner third at 5.5

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

NFL sack leaders through Week 5 Will Anderson Jr. 7.5 Greg Rousseau 6.0 Dallas Turner 5.5 DJ Wonnum Via @PFF on X

What happened: Anderson moved past Rousseau, who led at 6.0 through Week 4, rising from 4.5 to 7.5 through Week 5. Turner sits third at 5.5, while Wonnum and Bailey share fourth at 5.0 apiece.

Why it matters: The early gap separates Anderson from a crowded edge group entering the second quarter of the 2026 regular season. Turner, a 2024 first-round pick, and Bailey, the No. 2 pick in 2026, give the top five two first-round developmental markers alongside established starters.

By the numbers: Will Anderson Jr. 7.5; Greg Rousseau 6.0; Dallas Turner 5.5; DJ Wonnum 5.0; David Bailey 5.0 through Week 5.

What to watch: Week 6 decides whether Anderson extends the margin or Rousseau retakes first.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-13T17:46:34.720223+00:00

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