2024 Defense Stats
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40
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10.5
INT
0
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3
TD
1
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Anderson has established himself as one of the most impactful defensive lineman in the league after only two seasons and has been equally impactful in run and pass defense. That's illustrated by his production profile as measured by PFF, as he ranked 23rd among defensive ends in run stuffs and 20th in quarterback pressures. The primary downside to his production as a fantasy option is his opportunity. Anderson has averaged only 563 defensive snaps across his first two seasons. Other elites at the position, such as Maxx Crosby and even Myles Garrett, regularly top 750. If Anderson were ever to get that volume, he'd become one of the most valuable IDP options along the defensive line. However, Houston continues to boast strong depth at edge and pass rusher, so that step forward may not come in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Cleared to play vs. Kansas City
Anderson (chest) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Anderson produced a DNP-LP-FP practice log during Week 14 prep and has progressed enough in his recovery from a chest injury to fade an injury tag for Sunday's contest. The third-year pass rusher has accumulated 40 tackles (25 solo), including 10.5 sacks, three pass defenses, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries through 12 regular-season games.
Anderson produced a DNP-LP-FP practice log during Week 14 prep and has progressed enough in his recovery from a chest injury to fade an injury tag for Sunday's contest. The third-year pass rusher has accumulated 40 tackles (25 solo), including 10.5 sacks, three pass defenses, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries through 12 regular-season games.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Texans were questioned for trading up significantly in the draft to select Anderson third overall in 2023, but his production in his rookie season certainly suggests that deal will work out for the team. Even after playing the final quarter of the campaign at less than full strength, he finished 22nd in the league with 59 quarterback pressures (per PFF) while also playing more than serviceably against the run. With another year to hone his craft and prepare for the rigors of the NFL schedule, we should expect Anderson to take another step forward from his award-winning rookie campaign.
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Limited in practice
Anderson (chest) was limited in practice Thursday.
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Back on injury report
Anderson (chest) did not practice Wednesday.
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Good to go Sunday
Anderson (chest) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Anderson (chest) did not practice Thursday.
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Reaches double-digit sacks
Anderson had six tackles (two for loss), including 2.5 sacks, and defensed one pass in Thursday's 23-16 win over Buffalo in Week 12.
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Opportunity to build sack count
Anderson and the Texans' pass rush will be facing a Colts' offense Sunday quarterbacked by Daniel Jones -- who is dealing with a fibula injury -- and a Chiefs offense in Week 14 that could be without three of its starting offensive linemen.
ANALYSIS
The Chiefs lost both starting offensive tackles in Josh Simmons and Jawaan Taylor during their 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday due to wrist and elbow injuries, respectively, and Trey Smith was inactive for that game with an ankle injury. Simmons is out indefinitely, and if Taylor and Smith are unable to play Week 14, that would give Anderson, Danielle Hunter and the rest of the Texans' pass rush a better opportunity to pressure Patrick Mahomes. Before that, Anderson and the Texans will hit the road to face the Colts in Week 13, when the third-year pass rusher will look to take advantage of Jones' diminished mobility.
The Chiefs lost both starting offensive tackles in Josh Simmons and Jawaan Taylor during their 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday due to wrist and elbow injuries, respectively, and Trey Smith was inactive for that game with an ankle injury. Simmons is out indefinitely, and if Taylor and Smith are unable to play Week 14, that would give Anderson, Danielle Hunter and the rest of the Texans' pass rush a better opportunity to pressure Patrick Mahomes. Before that, Anderson and the Texans will hit the road to face the Colts in Week 13, when the third-year pass rusher will look to take advantage of Jones' diminished mobility.