Will Anderson Jr. eyes breakout NFL season

Houston Texans star Will Anderson Jr. is aiming to elevate his game by improving consistency and creating more impact plays like strip sacks, as he enters his second NFL season with high expectations. Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. says increased consistency and playmaking are his focus as he works to elevate his game and reputation among the NFL’s elite pass rushers, following a promising season and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Anderson, who sat out Week 18 as a precaution ahead of the Texans’ playoff run, told the Ross Tucker Football Podcast that while he “felt great” physically, coaches wanted him fully healthy for the postseason. “I wanted to play,” Anderson said, “but the coach was like, ‘I just need you ready for the postseason.’ … My body was great. I could go out there and perform to my highest level”. Reflecting on his 2024 campaign, Anderson emphasized the importance of consistency and the need to enhance his impact plays. “It can’t be a drop-off,” Anderson said of his goal