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2023 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 42 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Texans' Will Anderson: Big effort in win
Anderson recorded five tackles including two sacks, four total quarterback hits and one pass defensed in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Broncos in Week 13.
Anderson had the type of impact game Houston expected when it selected him third overall in the 2023 Draft. The rookie edge rusher had plenty of quarterback pressures and hits coming into Sunday, but Anderson's sack total lagged. The two QB takedowns versus Denver give him 5.0 for the season.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Full participant Thursday
Anderson (knee) was a full participant at Thursday's practice,
Anderson was sidelined at Wednesday's practice, but he bounced back with a full workload Thursday. Barring any setbacks, he looks on track to take on his usual workload at defensive end in Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Still dealing with knee injury
Anderson (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Anderson was able to play through the knee issue in Sunday's win versus the Cardinals, so it could be that the Texans are just giving him a little extra rest to start the new week. Either way, he'll probably need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Makes impact despite injury
Anderson had two tackles (both for a loss), one sack and two quarterback hits in Week 11's 21-16 win over the Cardinals.
Anderson was questionable all week with a knee injury but suited up and played 40 snaps (66 percent). The rookie edge rusher averages 45 snaps per game, so he was right at his typical workload. The sack was Anderson's second in three games and third of the season.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Active for Week 11
Anderson (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals.
Anderson's participation at practice this week fluctuated and he even sat out Friday's final session, but he now appears to be ready to go for Houston's Week 11 contest with Arizona. The rookie has compiled seven tackles, including a sack, over the Texans' last three games following their bye week.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Questionable for Sunday vs. Cards
Anderson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Arizona, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Anderson did not participate at practice Friday after logging a full practice Thursday, so it's possible he hit a setback in recovering from his knee injury. If he's unable to suit up in Week 11, Jerry Hughes could start at defensive end in his place.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Full practice Thursday
Anderson (knee) was a full participant at the Texans' practice Thursday.
Anderson was once again able to increase his workload to open the week after dealing with a knee injury entering Week 10 versus Cincinnati, and he now appears set to be on the field Sunday against the Cardinals. The linebacker has recorded seven tackles, including a sack, since Houston's Week 7 bye.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Logs limited practice Wednesday
Anderson (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Anderson has been dealing with a knee injury since last week, when he began Week 10 prep by sitting out practice before following with a limited and then a full session. He was ultimately able to suit up for this past Sunday's win over Cincinnati and played on 68 percent of Houston's defensive snaps. Unless he suffered a setback in that contest, Anderson appears to have a strong chance of taking the field this Sunday against Arizona, though his practice status Thursday and Friday should determine whether he heads into the weekend with an injury designation.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Good to go at Cincinnati
Anderson (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Bengals.
Anderson progressed from not practicing Wednesday to a limited practice Thursday and a full practice Friday, clearing himself for Week 10. The rookie edge rusher's availability will make things substantially more difficult for Joe Burrow and the Bengals' pass-heavy offense.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Manages limited practice Thursday
Anderson (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
It's a positive step for Anderson after he sat out of practice Wednesday. If he's able to practice in full Friday, he could avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Tending to knee injury
Anderson (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
It's not clear when Anderson picked up the knee issue or how severe it might be. Houston's injury reports Thursday and Friday will shed more light on the specifics of the situation.
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Texans' Will Anderson: Gets second career sack in win
Anderson had three tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 39-37 win over the Buccaneers.
Anderson got to Baker Mayfield early in the first quarter to register the second sack of his young career. Anderson's two sacks on the season ranks fourth among rookies behind Byron Young (five), Jalen Carter (four) and Dante Stills (2.5). Anderson will look to build off his totals in Week 10 against the Bengals.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 243 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hampton, GA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Alabama |
| Experience: R |