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Texans avoid another tough loss with an improbable comeback against Jaguars

Down by 19 entering the fourth quarter Sunday against Jacksonville, the Houston Texans looked to be headed for another tough loss

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Forces fumble, sets up score Anderson had two tackles, one for a loss, 1.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in Sunday's 36-29 win over the Jaguars in Week 10.

Impact Anderson's sack, which gives him sacks in four consecutive games, came on the game's final play. It also forced a fumble that teammate Sheldon Rankins scooped and returned 32 yards for a touchdown. Anderson is up to 7.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery through nine games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville blows 19-point fourth-quarter lead in loss to Texans

Leading by 19 points entering the fourth quarter Sunday against Houston, the Jacksonville Jaguars looked to be headed for their first season sweep of the Texans since 2017

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29

Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Defensive Spotlight: Will Anderson Jr. looks like the past, present and future for the Texans This past Monday night, with the Houston Texans trailing 17-6 halfway through the 3rd quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, third-year edge...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Cleared to play vs. Jacksonville Anderson (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Anderson ended Week 10 prep with a full practice Friday and has been cleared to play after working through a minor quadriceps injury. The third-year pass rusher has recorded a sack in three consecutive games, and his 6.0 sacks (through eight regular-season games) leads the Texans and is tied for 11th most in the NFL.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Doesn't participate in practice Anderson (quadriceps) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday.

Impact Anderson popped up on the injury report Wednesday, though it's currently unclear how he injured his quadriceps. The 2023 first-round pick has recorded 24 tackles (16 solo), including 6.0 sacks, across eight outings but is now in danger of missing his first game of the campaign if he can't suit up for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans reach midway point of season with just 3 wins and face uncertainty after concussion to Stroud

The Houston Texans are far from where they hoped to be at the midpoint of the season

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Will Anderson Jr. doesn't hold back on Houston Texans' issues in close games With their last-second loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon, the Houston Texans fell to 3-5 on the season. It's common for fans, a...

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Adds to sack total in Week 9 win Anderson registered 1.0 sacks and a pass defense during the Texans' 26-15 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Anderson was quiet for most of Week 8, but he took down Mac Jones for a 10-yard sack late in the fourth quarter for his first tackle of the game. Anderson is up to 5.0 sacks through seven regular-season games, which is tied for 12th most in the NFL, and he is on track to surpass his sack total from 2024 (11.0 sacks in 14 regular-season games).

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' top-rated defense faces challenge in Broncos, who have won 5 straight

The Houston Texans are allowing the fewest points and yards in the NFL as they prepare for Sunday’s visit from Denver

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans' top-rated defense faces high-scoring Broncos in a crucial matchup

The Denver Broncos will try to extend their winning streak to six games when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Hunter and Anderson Jr. deliver a combo sack happy meal to Jones for a 10-yard loss Houston Texans defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. drop San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones for a 10-yard loss on a s...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NFL.COM

DeMeco Ryans faces mentor Kyle Shanahan for 1st time when Texans host 49ers on Sunday

DeMeco Ryans vividly remembers a moment years ago while working as an assistant for coach Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco when he sat him down in his office and told him he believed...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston's Ryans faces former boss San Francisco's Shanahan for 1st time when Texans host Niners

Houston coach DeMeco Ryans will face his former boss San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan for the first time Sunday when the Texans host the 49ers

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 8: Houston Texans pass rush is becoming formidable Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter have formed a dominant duo, earning 91.5 and 90.3 grades, respectively. Anderson’s 29.0% pass-rush win...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • PFF.COM

Texans' defense shines but offense falters in 27-19 loss to Seahawks

Houston’s defense did a lot of good things Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides highlight in loss Anderson recorded five tackles, including one for a loss, 1.0 sacks, a quarterback hit, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks...

Impact Anderson strip-sacked Sam Darnold in Seattle's endzone and pounced on the loose ball for Houston's first touchdown. It was one of four turnovers forced by Houston's defense. The sack ended a two-game drought for Anderson, who has 4.0 sacks through six contests.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One of the best defensive plays you'll see this year Will Anderson Jr. did it all in a single play. Sack. Forced Fumble. Touchdown

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Will Anderson Jr.'s first NFL TD occurs after his strip-sack vs. Darnold in end zone Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. forces a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM

Texans look for continued improvement after winning two straight following 0-3 start

The Houston Texans have won consecutive games entering their bye week following a surprising 0-3 start

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited production in Week 5 Anderson recorded three total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens.

Impact Anderson played a season-low 19 snaps on defense, likely based on the team's ability to blow out Baltimore, but he was still able to compile at least three takedowns for the fourth time this season. The defensive end has now registered 17 total tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, over five games this year.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans break Baltimore curse with dominant 44-10 win over injury-depleted Ravens

The Houston Texans were 0-8 all-time in Baltimore including the playoffs, had never scored more than 16 points there and had been outscored a combined 100-26 in their last three tr...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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