Texans star edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. leaves game vs. Jets with an ankle injury

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Houston Texans protect extremity Will Anderson Jr. near nan crippled against nan New York Jets connected Thursday nighttime pinch an injured near ankle.

Anderson, nan No. 3 wide prime successful past year's draft, was wounded pinch 7:18 remaining successful nan first 4th during a 12-yard tally by Breece Hall. Anderson was connected his knees successful nan mediate of nan section aft nan play and was successful evident symptom while smacking nan turf pinch his hand. He needed assistance to locomotion disconnected nan field.

The Texans announced successful nan 3rd 4th that Anderson was questionable to return.

Anderson entered pinch a career-high 7 1/2 sacks, which tied him for 3rd successful nan NFL. His 39 backmost pressures were 4th successful nan league, according to Next Gen Stats.

The Texans besides mislaid near defender Kenyon Green, who was ruled retired astatine halftime pinch a near enarthrosis injury.

The Jets besides mislaid their near defender erstwhile John Simpson near pinch a groin injury. Backup violative lineman Jake Hanson was besides ruled retired pinch an injured hamstring.

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