Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. did his best to make life miserable for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during their NFL Week 2 game at Reliant Stadium.
Burrow's message for Anderson after the Bengals' 20-6 win, though, was somewhat unsettling for Cincinnati fans.
"You guys popped my rib back into place," Burrow told Anderson. "I appreciate that."
Asked later about the remark, Burrow smiled, per Fox 19's Joe Danneman, and said, "I don't know what you're talking about, man."
Anderson had eight tackles (four solo), one sack, three tackles for loss and two QB hits.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Anderson was a first-team All-Pro in 2025. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2023.
Anderson, the Texans' third overall pick in
the 2023 NFL Draft, is in his fourth season with the team.
"I think the really interesting thing coming off of the game for the defense is what's the answer or what's the counter that (Texans head coach) DeMeco (Ryans) does," ESPN's Dan Orlovsky said after the Texans' Week 1 loss to Buffalo. "Because we know (the Texans) like to line up and kind of in their structure … they play fast. And I think (Buffalo head coach) Joe Brady and that offense did a great job … moving the pocket. … I didn't hear (Danielle) Hunter and (Will) Anderson's names mentioned much at all."
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