2024 Defense Stats
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54
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12.0
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0
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3
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1
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Double-digit sacks in 2025
Anderson registered 54 tackles, 12.0 sacks, and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025. He added three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
ANALYSIS
Anderson established a new career high in sacks and recorded a second consecutive season with double-digit sacks. He and Danielle Hunter (15.0 sacks) at the opposite end of the defensive line were a lot for offensive lines and a big part of the Texans' top-ranked defense. Anderson's touchdown, his first in the NFL, came when he strip-sacked Seattle's Sam Darnold in the end zone and pounced on the ball during a Week 7 loss to the Seahawks. The edge rusher is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
Anderson established a new career high in sacks and recorded a second consecutive season with double-digit sacks. He and Danielle Hunter (15.0 sacks) at the opposite end of the defensive line were a lot for offensive lines and a big part of the Texans' top-ranked defense. Anderson's touchdown, his first in the NFL, came when he strip-sacked Seattle's Sam Darnold in the end zone and pounced on the ball during a Week 7 loss to the Seahawks. The edge rusher is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
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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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Sets career high in sacks
Anderson tallied two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, against Las Vegas in a 23-21 Week 16 win Sunday.
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Cleared to play vs. Kansas City
Anderson (chest) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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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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Extension talks may bear fruit soon
Extending Anderson is a priority for the Texans in the offseason, and a deal could be reached soon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting on the heels of a 12.0-sack regular season in 2025. The third overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft is one of the key pieces on Houston's elite defense, and the Texans would like to lock the standout edge rusher in long-term ahead of Anderson's fourth NFL season.
Anderson finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting on the heels of a 12.0-sack regular season in 2025. The third overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft is one of the key pieces on Houston's elite defense, and the Texans would like to lock the standout edge rusher in long-term ahead of Anderson's fourth NFL season.