Anderson was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Texans drew plenty of attention for aggressively trading up to the third pick in the 2023 Draft to select Anderson, though he certainly delivered in his first season. Despite missing two games, Anderson still tallied seven sacks and 45 tackles while playing 590 defensive snaps. Anderson's role should continue to grow, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see his production take a step forward in 2024.

Anderson was named to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, had a strong rookie season. He recorded 45 tackles, 67 quarterback pressures, seven sacks, one pass defensed and a blocked field goal over 15 games, He and Jonathan Greenard (15 sacks) were a disruptive tandem on each end of the defensive front.

Anderson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's divisional round matchup with the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was either limited or unavailable for each of Houston's practice sessions this week, but he'll be ready to go for Saturday's contest with Baltimore. The rookie recorded three tackles, including a sack, in the Texans' wild-card round win over the Browns and he'll look to get to Lamar Jackson in the divisional round.

Anderson (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was back in action Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. The rookie first-round pick is now trending towards playing in Saturday's divisional-round clash versus Baltimore.

Anderson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been missing a lot of practice time over the last month-plus, but he's played each of the last three games after missing Weeks 15 and 16 with the ankle injury. The rookie played 52 percent of the defensive snaps last week against Cleveland, recording three tackles (two solo) and one sack.

Anderson (ankle) is set to play in Saturday's wild-card contest against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been nursing a lingering ankle injury for about a month. He has played through the pain in the Texans' previous two games, and the first-round rookie will now suit up for his first-ever playoff game. Look for him to take on his usual responsibilities at defensive end assuming no setbacks.

Anderson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was able to play through his ankle injury in Houston's regular-season finale, so he is likely on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he can't go Saturday, Derek Barnett would be in line to start on the edge.

Anderson (ankle) didn't practice Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson missed Weeks 15 and 16 with the ankle injury but returned in Week 17 and ramped up his snap rate from 22 percent to 47 percent last week against the Colts. Expect Anderson to be out there Saturday against the Browns.

Anderson (ankle) is active for Saturday's game against the Colts, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was able to get in a limited practice session Thursday after being listed as a DNP the previous two days. He returned from a two-week absence against the Titans in Week 17 and finished with two sacks.

Anderson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was also listed as questionable with the same ankle injury before ultimately playing in Week 17, so he's likely on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he can't go in Week 18, though, Derek Barnett would figure to see an expanded role on the edge.