Will Anderson Jr. Dominates as NFL Defensive Player of the Year Favorite

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Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks through five games, putting him on a record pace for 25.5 sacks. Following a stellar three-sack performance against Tennessee, Anderson boasts 10 tackles for loss and stands as the heavy +125 betting favorite for Defensive Player of the Year. Houston previously invested heavily in the star pass rusher with a massive three-year, $150 million contract extension.