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.
The fingerprints of Houston's defense were all over this win, and Anderson was instrumental. The 2.5 sacks were a season high, gave him at least one sack in six straight games and moved him to 10.5 for the season, marking his second consecutive year with double-digit sacks. Anderson ranks fourth in the league in that category, a half-sack behind his teammate, Danielle Hunter, who recorded 2.0 sacks himself Thursday.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Good to go against Buffalo
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Anderson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Bills.
Anderson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, which was good enough for him to shed an injury tag into Thursday night's game. The third-year pro is enjoying a productive 2025 campaign, accumulating 30 tackles (20 solo), including 8.0 sacks, two pass defenses, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) across 10 regular-season games.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Nursing ankle injury
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Houston listed Anderson (ankle) as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report.
Anderson played a key role during the Texans' 16-13 win over the Titans on Sunday, when he strip-sacked Cam Ward and recovered the fumble he caused early in the fourth quarter, leading to a 43-yard field goal from Matthew Wright four plays later. Anderson appears to have tweaked his ankle during Sunday's game, and his practice participation over the next two days will indicate his chances of suiting up against the Bills on Thursday.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Forces fumble, sets up score
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Anderson had two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in Sunday's 36-29 win over the Jaguars in Week 10.
Anderson's sack, which extended his streak in that category to four consecutive games, came on the game's final play. It also forced a fumble that teammate Sheldon Rankins scooped and returned 32 yards for a touchdown. Anderson is up to 7.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery through nine games.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Doesn't participate in practice
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Anderson (quadriceps) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday.
Anderson popped up on the injury report Wednesday, though it's currently unclear how he injured his quadriceps. The 2023 first-round pick has recorded 24 tackles (16 solo), including 6.0 sacks, across eight outings but is now in danger of missing his first game of the campaign if he can't suit up for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Provides highlight in loss
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Anderson recorded five tackles, including one for a loss, 1.0 sacks, a quarterback hit, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks in Week 7.
Anderson strip-sacked Sam Darnold in Seattle's endzone and pounced on the loose ball for Houston's first touchdown. It was one of four turnovers forced by Houston's defense. The sack ended a two-game drought for Anderson, who has 4.0 sacks through six contests.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Fades injury report
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Anderson (rest) was not listed on the Texans' injury report for Thursday's practice.
Anderson was held out of Wednesday's practice for rest purposes, but the 2023 first-rounder is on track to play against the Ravens on Sunday. The third-year pass rusher has opened the regular season with 14 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across four games.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Held without sack in win
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Anderson recorded two tackles (zero solo) in the Texans' win over the Titans on Sunday.
Anderson started the season with 1.0 sacks in three straight games, but his streak snapped against Tennessee, as the Titans were unable to sustain any offense, which limited Anderson to a season-low 38 defensive snaps. On the year, Anderson has recorded 14 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks and five TFLs, and six QB hits on 71 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Collects another sack
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Anderson registered four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Texans' 17-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Anderson got to Trevor Lawrence for a 13-yard sack late in the second quarter, which led to the Jaguars punting away the ball on the next play. Anderson has logged one sack in each of the first three games of the season and he'll look to make it four games in a row with a sack against the Titans in Week 4.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Notches sacks in loss
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Anderson recorded four tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Texans' 14-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Anderson was wreaking havoc on Los Angeles' offensive line in Week 1, recording three tackles for loss and a pair of QB hits on 73.3 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps. Anderson is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he recorded 37 tackles (27 solo), including 11.0 sacks, across 14 regular-season appearances. Anderson and Danielle Hunter are expected to be the keys to Houston's pass rush this season.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Productive second season in Houston
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Anderson finished the 2024 regular season with 37 total tackles (27 solo), including 11.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery across 14 games.
Anderson took a step up in sack production in his second year in the NFL, increasing his output from 7.0 as a rookie in 2023 to 11.0 in 2024. The 23-year-old was also able to record his first forced fumble and first fumble recovery this season. Anderson appears to be trending toward being one of the more significant pass rushers in the league ahead of 2025.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Gets in limited session
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Anderson (hand) upgraded to a limited practice Monday.
The hand issue is new for the second-year edge rusher, as he battled ankle issues earlier in the season. Anderson played his normal allotment of snaps Saturday against the Chiefs, finishing with two tackles (two solo) and a pair of QB hits. The Texans play the Ravens on Wednesday.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Clear for Week 13
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Anderson (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Anderson didn't practice Wednesday due to a lingering ankle issue, but he progressed to a limited session Thursday and a full practice Friday. As such, he'll be able to take the field against the Jaguars on Sunday. Anderson returned from a two-game absence Sunday and played 50 percent of Houston's defensive snaps, logging 2.0 sacks against Tennessee.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Won't play Monday
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Anderson (ankle) did not practice Saturday and has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Anderson has not practiced since injuring his left ankle in Week 9 against the Jets. His next chance to play will be against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 24. With Anderson sidelined Monday, Derek Barnett and Denico Autry will continue to see increased snaps at defensive end alongside starter Danielle Hunter.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Anderson (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Anderson has been unable to practice since injuring his ankle during the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets. The 2023 first-round pick will have two more chances this week to practice in at least a limited capacity to give himself a shot at playing Monday against the Cowboys. Denico Autry and Derek Barnett will continue to see increased reps on the defensive line alongside Danielle Hunter for as long as Anderson is sidelined.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Anderson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Anderson sustained an ankle injury in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets, and Wednesday's DNP suggests the issue could be serious. The 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for Houston's Week 10 matchup against the Lions. If Anderson is unable to do so, expect Derek Barnett to see additional work with the Texans' first-team defense.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Picks up ankle issue
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Anderson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Jets due to an ankle injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Anderson suffered the injury in the first half and was examined in the medical tent. He remained on the sideline and was spotted testing his ankle by making cuts on simulated snaps, though he may not be able to return to the game. His absence would be a big blow to both the Texans' pass rush and run defense.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Sack, fumble recovery in win
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Anderson recorded seven tackles, including 1.0 sacks and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8.
Anderson dealt with a chest injury during the practice week but was cleared of any restrictions well before gametime. The sack upped his season total to 7.5 and established a new career high; Anderson had 7.0 sacks over 15 games during his rookie 2023 season.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Practices in full Thursday
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Anderson (chest) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session.
Anderson was limited during Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury, but he was able to practice Thursday without restrictions. Barring any setbacks, the 2023 first-round pick should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Colts. Through the first seven games of the regular season, Anderson has logged 20 tackles (15 solo), including a team-high 6.5 sacks, and one pass breakup.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Not a full go
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Anderson (chest) was limited during practice Wednesday.
Anderson played his typical percentage of snaps in Sunday's loss to the Packers, but it appears the 2023 first-round selection may have suffered a chest injury in the process. An absence Sunday against the Colts for the Alabama product would be a significant blow, so his status for Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring.
