Parsons was recently asked who he thinks will lead the league in sacks this season, and he named Will Anderson Jr. “That Houston team, they set the standard of how football is played. I tip my hat to them. I think Will Anderson Jr. is going to lead the league in sacks this year, 18 sacks. This is the year he really breaks out,” Parsons said on Bleacher Report.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if Anderson led the league in sacks, and with the help he has on the defensive line, somebody is bound to have a good season. Anderson could very well be that player, having already shown glimpses of what he can do last season.

Another stat Anderson already leads

Anderson is not only aiming to lead the league in sacks, according to Parsons, but it is also a fact that he is one of the highest-paid edge rushers in the NFL — another reason why expectations surrounding him are so high.

The position has handed out a lot of money to players in recent years, with 29 edge rushers currently set to make at least $16 million per season in average annual salary, led by Anderson, who is earning an average of $50 million per season.

Anderson Jr. has company on the list of the top-paid edge rushers in the NFL. The Packers’ Micah Parsons ranks second at $46.5 million per season, with the Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson third at $45 million per season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ T.J. Watt is fourth among the highest-paid NFL edge rushers with an average salary of $41 million per year. Danielle Hunter comes in fifth with a salary of $40.1 million per season.

The Texans’ other top options

Outside of Anderson, the Texans have Danielle Hunter, Sheldon Rankins, Jadeveon Clowney and others to pick up the load, and they’ll be causing problems for offenses this season.

The Texans have the chance of being one of the better teams in the AFC this season, but it may come down to how they perform on offense. With a few injuries hurting them on that side of the ball last season, they weren’t able to find much of a rhythm, but they did just enough to stay in the fold.

The NFL season has been a wild ride so far, with some surprising teams at the top of the standings and some big-name teams struggling. The Kansas City Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champions, have had a mixed start to the season. They lost their opening game to the Detroit Lions.

Bijan Robinson is one of the rookies who has been an exceptional player this season, he has been a force in the Atlanta Falcons‘ backfield. He is currently leading the team in rushing yards (404 in Week 8), and he has helped them to a 4-3 record.

The 3 top picks in the same game

The players who were top 3 picks during the 2023 NFL Draft were, in selection order, Bryce Young, C. J. Stroud and Will Anderson. The last two were drafted by the same team, the Houston Texans who play today, October 29, against the Carolina Panthers at 1:00 PM (ET) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Pick 1: Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers: Young has been one of the most impressive rookie quarterbacks in recent memory. He is currently on a 0-6-0 record with 967 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Pick 2: C. J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans: Stroud is known for his strong arm, accuracy, and ability to read defenses. He is doing the best he can to help the franchise with a 3-3-0 record, 1660 passing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Pick 3: Will Anderson, LB, Houston Texans: Anderson is fast, strong and an important part of the franchise’s defensive line. So far he has been a starter in 6 games with 8 quarterback hits so far this season.

What percentage of NFL rookies become starters in their first season?

According to a study by Pro Football Focus, only about 25% of NFL rookies become starters in their first season. This percentage varies depending on the position, with offensive linemen and quarterbacks being less likely to start as rookies than players at other positions.

What factors can help rookies become starters in their first season?

There are a number of factors that can help rookies become starters in their first season, including: Talent, Opportunity, Preparation. Even if rookies have all of these factors in their favor, it is still difficult to become a starter in the NFL.