Danielle Hunter - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Texans secure first road playoff win with suffocating defensive performance

The Houston Texans finally won a road playoff game after dropping their first six with a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sack leader in Houston Hunter recorded 54 tackles, 15.0 sacks, three passes defensed, three forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Hunter led the Texans in sacks for a second consecutive season, as the bookend combination of him and Will Anderson (12.0 sacks) once again wreaked havoc on opposing offenses. This was the fourth consecutive season and seventh overall with double-digit sacks for the defensive end. The 31-year-old has another year on his current deal and, along with Anderson, will return to scare quarterbacks and offensive lineman in 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers look to end a long run of playoff futility against the streaking Texans

Mike Tomlin and the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers host streaking Houston in the first round of the NFL playoffs, looking to end a lengthy run of playoff futility

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Denver Broncos' stunning season: Ending Chiefs' reign and clinching top AFC seed

Sean Payton set three goals for the Denver Broncos this season

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

NFL Playoffs Preview: Ranking All 14 Postseason Defenses

It's said that defense wins championships, so which playoff teams boast the best units? We rank all 14 defenses.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

NFL Playoffs Preview: Ranking All 14 Postseason Defenses

Pro Picks: 4 road teams are favorites in wild-card weekend

The NFL’s wild-card weekend features a rematch of the 2022 NFC championship game, two division rivals facing off and a team with a losing record playing a home game

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mike Tomlin makes Steelers' biggest challenge in Wild Card battle crystal clear Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin did not hesitate to identify Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. as focus points for Wild Card...

6 DAYS AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Texans' defense sets franchise records, prepares for Steelers in playoffs

The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Forget the sacks: How Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter are terrorizing QB's like nobody else in the NFL Whether or not he breaks the NFL single-season record for sacks in Week 18, it's a virtual certainty that Cleveland Browns defensive end Myl...

JANUARY 4 • TOROTIMES.COM

Another sack in Week 17 Hunter recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Saturday's 20-16 victory over the Chargers.

Impact Hunter was able to secure a sack for the third straight week, getting to Justin Herbert for a nine-yard loss in the first quarter. The 31-year-old has now registered at least one sack in six of the last eight games, compiling 10.0 sacks over those contests. Hunter is now up to 52 total tackles (27 solo), including 14.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over 16 games this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' defense swarms Chargers after offense's fast start in playoff-clinching victory

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Chargers

Houston's win impacted the playoff status of multiple teams while L.A.'s loss further exposed a key weakness. Here's what we learned.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Chargers

Secures sack in Week 16 win Hunter finished Sunday's 23-21 victory versus Las Vegas with three tackles, including 1.0 sacks.

Impact Hunter's sack came midway through the fourth quarter, when he brought down Geno Smith for a nine-yard loss. It was the second straight game with a sack for the veteran linebacker and pushed him up to 13.0 sacks on the season. That's tied for third in the NFL behind only Myles Garrett (22) and Brian Burns (15).

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Heat Index: J.J. McCarthy Has Looked the Part; What's Going on With Joe Burrow?

J.J. McCarthy is progressing, while a pair of QBs in their 40s are making a positive impact. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa are in...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Heat Index: J.J. McCarthy Has Looked the Part; What's Going on With Joe Burrow?

Texans' top-ranked defense looks to extend winning streak against the struggling Raiders

Houston’s top-ranked defense has been dominating teams for most of the season

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

NFL Week 15 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 FOX Sports Games

FOX has a massive seven-game slate this Sunday, headlined by Lions vs. Rams.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 15 Preview: Stats and Storylines for 7 FOX Sports Games

Texans' defense shines in 5-game winning streak, eyes playoff spot as Cardinals visit

The Houston Texans’ top-ranked defense has led them to a five-game winning streak to put them in the race for a playoff spot with four regular-season games to go

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Records four tackles in big win Hunter posted four tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 20-10 victory over Kansas City.

Impact Hunter was part of a ferocious Texans defense that held Patrick Mahomes in check, limiting him to a 14-of-33 passing line with three interceptions. Hunter hasn't managed a sack either of the past two weeks following a dominant three-game stretch during which he racked up 7.0 sacks, but he does have a defensed pass in each of those past two games. On the season, Hunter is at 42 tackles (including 11.0 sacks), three defensed passes and two forced fumbles through 13 contests.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears can go from first to out of the playoffs with a tough schedule and inconsistent QB play

The Chicago Bears went from first in the NFC to seventh with one loss

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Mahomes could be in serious danger against Texans' terrifying pass rush duo The league's best pass-rushing duo of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter comes to town this week.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

NFL legends weigh in on Danielle Hunter's dominance and Will Anderson Jr.'s rise | Sporting News What Bruce Smith and Chad Brown revealed tells you everything about Houston’s turnaround.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans' defense shines with 8 sacks, 3 turnovers in win over Bills

Houston’s top-ranked defense found another level Thursday night to lead the Texans to their third straight win

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Doesn't let up in win Hunter recorded six tackles (two for loss) and 2.0 sacks in Thursday's 23-16 win over the Bills in Week 12.

Impact It was quite a competition between Hunter and teammate Will Anderson, who came away with 2.5 sacks. Hunter now has 7.0 sacks over the last three weeks and ranks third in the league with 11.0, half a sack more than Anderson.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant defenses have carried some NFL teams this season

Dominant defenses still can carry teams in the NFL