It might finally be time for Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to take over as the face of the NFL's defense.

As the Houston Texans prepare for their Week 1 opener against the Buffalo Bills, leadership has been announced by the coaching staff.

Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. is now the proven team leader for the team. He showed exactly why that is the case this week ahead of the Buffalo Bills game.

The Texans' defense doesn't have many weaknesses, but there are at least a few areas of concern for Houston that Buffalo might be able to take advantage of on Sunday.

In ESPN's latest sack projections, they predicted Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson to finish in the top three in sacks his year with 10.5.

The Houston Texans are just days away from kicking off their 2026 campaign against the Buffalo Bills, which might mark the beginning of what has the chance to be a special year for this team in its 25th season as a franchise.

One of the biggest dilemmas facing the Houston Texans throughout the 2026 offseason was contract extensions for several key young players. They were able to take care of the most important one, locking down All-Pro pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.

In ESPN’s most recent projections for who will be the top 100 players, Will Anderson Jr. was among the highest names.