Will Anderson Jr. opens fast ahead of Texans-Jaguars Sunday

Had 12 sacks in 17 games in 2025

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Will Anderson Jr. is off to an incredible start this year 🔥 HOUvsJAX – Sunday 9:30am ET on NFL Network Stream on @NFLPl Via @NFL on X

What happened: Houston meets Jacksonville at 9:30 a.m. ET Sunday on NFL Network. Will Anderson Jr. had 4 tackles and 3 sacks in a 26-3 win over Tennessee in Week 5.

Why it matters: Houston drafted Anderson third overall out of Alabama in 2023. He totaled 54 tackles with 12 sacks across 17 games in 2025.

By the numbers: 2025: 17 games, 54 tackles, 12 sacks. Week 5: 4 tackles, 3 sacks in 26-3 win over Tennessee.

What to watch: Sunday's Jacksonville matchup provides the next measure of his early-season rush production.

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