2025 Defense Stats
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54
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3
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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
Signed a four-year, $35.21 million contract with the Texans in June of 2023.
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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Opportunity for sacks vs. Las Vegas
Anderson is facing a Las Vegas offense Sunday that has yielded at least four sacks in nine of 14 regular-season games, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson has been held without a sack in three consecutive games, but the 2023 first-rounder is in a great position to reverse that trend against the Raiders on Sunday, as Las Vegas was blanked during its Week 15 loss to the Eagles and ranks last in the NFL with 14.0 points per game. Anderson has accumulated 10.5 sacks through 14 regular-season games and needs just one more quarterback takedown to surpass his total from the 2024 regular season across 14 games.
Anderson has been held without a sack in three consecutive games, but the 2023 first-rounder is in a great position to reverse that trend against the Raiders on Sunday, as Las Vegas was blanked during its Week 15 loss to the Eagles and ranks last in the NFL with 14.0 points per game. Anderson has accumulated 10.5 sacks through 14 regular-season games and needs just one more quarterback takedown to surpass his total from the 2024 regular season across 14 games.