Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. making a case for Defensive Player of the Year

Texans star continuing to rack up impressive stats as Defensive Player of the Year talk continues to grow

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. is making a strong case for himself as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. Through the first seven games of the season, Anderson Jr. leads the NFL with 7 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. He also has 2 forced fumbles and 3 passes defended.

Anderson Jr.'s impressive start to the season

Anderson Jr.'s impressive start to the season has helped the Texans to a 4-3 record, which is good for second place in the AFC South. The Texans are also one of the NFL's top-10 defenses in terms of points allowed and yards allowed.

Anderson Jr.'s play has been especially impressive considering that he is just a sophomore. He was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year last season after recording 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss.

Anderson Jr. facing tough competition for Defensive Player of the Year award

Anderson Jr. is facing some tough competition for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Other contenders include Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, and New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams.

However, Anderson Jr.'s production and impact on the Texans' defense make him a strong candidate for the award. If he can continue to produce at a high level, he could be the first Texans player to win the Defensive Player of the Year award.