Will Anderson

Will Anderson

23-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Houston Texans
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
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$Signed a four-year, $35.21 million contract with the Texans in June of 2023.
Little impact in win
DEHouston Texans
December 2, 2024
Anderson did not record a tackle and had one quarterback hit in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 13.
ANALYSIS
Anderson dealt with an ankle injury during the practice week, which may have contributed to his zero-tackle performance. He played 63 percent of the defensive snaps, which is slightly below his season average when available for a full game (69 percent).
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Houston TexansTexans 2024 DE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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50654%
13065%
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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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Clear for Week 13
DEHouston Texans
November 29, 2024
Anderson (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
DEHouston Texans
Ankle
November 27, 2024
Anderson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
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Logs pair of sacks in return
DEHouston Texans
November 25, 2024
Anderson had 2.0 sacks in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12.
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Ready to rock
DEHouston Texans
November 22, 2024
Anderson (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
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Still nursing injury
DEHouston Texans
Ankle
November 20, 2024
Anderson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could see sack count spike
DEHouston Texans
July 10, 2024
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.
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