Will Anderson Jr. pressured Mayfield on a pivotal 3rd‐and‐10, illustrating Houston's disruptive edge presence. The rookie’s early impact suggests ongoing sack upside and defensive‐DST relevance in favorable matchups, especially versus lines with uncertainty at tackle spots.

Will Anderson Jr. led Week 2 with nine pressures for Houston, pairing with Danielle Hunter to form a disruptive Texans rush, signaling a potential top-tier duo early in the season.

Anderson Jr. logged a sack as part of a Texans pass-rush that intensified in the fourth quarter, anchored by Rankins and Hunter. His presence injects IDP-like fantasy value and helps Houston’s overall pressure, potentially creating more turnover-driven scoring chances.

Anderson Jr. pressured Mayfield repeatedly and flashed as a disruptive edge, though the Texans still couldn’t secure the win. He’s a primary source of Houston’s pass-rush upside going forward, especially in favorable matchups.

Anderson anchors the Texans’ rush; Houston aims to rise from a 30.8% pressure rate against the Rams to pressure Mayfield more consistently, leveraging discipline and tempo.