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Will Anderson Jr.
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Analysis / 2026-10-28Will Anderson Jr. leads NFL in sacks for third straight week
Only one other pass rusher has reached seven this season.
Preview / 2026-10-17Will Anderson Jr. enters Sunday's Texans-Jaguars matchup in London on a sack tear
Houston's pass rusher kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network
Preview / 2026-10-16Will Anderson Jr. opens fast ahead of Texans-Jaguars Sunday
Had 12 sacks in 17 games in 2025
Breaking News / 2026-10-14Will Anderson Jr. posts 3 sacks, takes over NFL top spot
12 sacks in 17 games last season
Analysis / 2026-10-13Will Anderson Jr. leads NFL with 7.5 sacks through Week 5
Rousseau holds second at 6.0; Turner third at 5.5
Recap / 2026-10-11Will Anderson Jr. sacks Tennessee's quarterback on 4th and 20
The 2023 No. 3 pick had 12 sacks across 17 games in 2025
Analysis / 2026-09-25Will Anderson Jr. takes lead sparking winless Houston
Posted 2 sacks, 8 stops in Week 2
Analysis / 2026-09-09The Athletic staff picks Josh Allen for 2026 NFL MVP
Will Anderson Jr. is the Defensive Player of the Year pick.
Analysis / 2026-08-21Will Anderson Jr. lands at No. 12 in NFL Top 100
The 2026 list identifies him as a defensive end.
Analysis / 2026-08-21Will Anderson Jr. calls Myles Garrett a 'big brother' after offseason work
The edge rushers have trained together for three summers.
Analysis / 2026-08-20Crosby, Anderson draw Manti's warning to NFL tackles
The warning lands during the 2026 preseason.
Preview / 2026-08-15Texans tackle welcomes daily tests from Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter
The work comes during Houston's 2026 preseason preparations