Inactive
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 11/24/2024
2024 Defense Stats
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27
SACKS
7.5
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0
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0
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0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Won't play Monday
Anderson (ankle) did not practice Saturday and has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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2023 Fantasy Outlook
No player acquisition during the Texans' offseason created the level of buzz that Anderson did. After selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick in April's draft, Houston boldly traded up from 12th to third to select Anderson. At Alabama, Anderson was the type of defensive end for whom opponents needed to scheme. The two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year winner steps immediately into an edge rusher spot for Houston, which had issues getting to the quarterback and stopping the run in 2022. Anderson should help solve the first issue.
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Likely out Monday
Anderson, who sat out Friday's practice due to an ankle injury, is considered unlikely to play Week 11 at Dallas on Monday night, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Anderson (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't play Sunday
Anderson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
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Logs DNP on Wednesday
Anderson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Picks up ankle issue
Anderson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Jets due to an ankle injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Could see sack count spike
Mike Jones of The Athletic predicts that Anderson will substantially improve on his 2023 regular-season total of seven sacks.
ANALYSIS
Anderson generated seven sacks and 22 quarterback hits in 15 regular-season games after being selected with the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The edge rusher could benefit from more pass-rushing opportunities if the Texans find themselves playing from ahead more consistently in 2024 after bolstering their offense with the offseason acquisitions of wide receiver Stefon Diggs and running back Joe Mixon.
Anderson generated seven sacks and 22 quarterback hits in 15 regular-season games after being selected with the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The edge rusher could benefit from more pass-rushing opportunities if the Texans find themselves playing from ahead more consistently in 2024 after bolstering their offense with the offseason acquisitions of wide receiver Stefon Diggs and running back Joe Mixon.