Will Anderson Jr. is building a case as the NFL’s top defensive player

Houston Texans star edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. has quickly gone from a promising young defender to one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL. After a breakout 2025 season, many analysts believe Anderson is no longer just one of the league’s best pass rushers—he is becoming the standard for defensive excellence. According to Next Gen Stats, Anderson recorded 85 quarterback pressures, the second-most in the NFL, while posting a 20.5% pressure rate, the third-highest among qualified edge defenders.

By Jason Griffith for PeeDeeWire

Yahoo Sports reports: Houston Texans star edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. has quickly gone from a promising young defender to one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL. After a breakout 2025 season, many analysts believe Anderson is no longer just one of the league’s best pass rushers—he is becoming the standard for defensive excellence. According to Next Gen Stats, Anderson recorded 85 quarterback pressures, the second-most in the NFL, while posting a 20.5% pressure rate, the third-highest among qualified edge defenders.