NFL Sacks Leaders 2026

Updated Mon 9 Nov 2026 after the last game

Will Anderson Jr. leads the NFL in sacks in 2026 with 9.5.

Next come Greg Rousseau (8) and Chase Young (8) — the full top 50 is ranked below with team and position.

NFL Sacks leaders 2026
Rank	Player	Team	Position	Sacks
1	Will Anderson Jr.	HOU	DE	9.5
2	Greg Rousseau	BUF	LB	8
3	Chase Young	NO	DE	8
4	Elijah Ponder	NE	LB	7.5
5	T.J. Watt	PIT	LB	7.5
6	Carl Granderson	NO	DE	7.5
7	David Bailey	NYJ	LB	7.5
8	Andrew Van Ginkel	MIN	LB	7.5
9	Dallas Turner	MIN	LB	7
10	Jacob Martin	TEN	DE	6.5
11	Jeffery Simmons	CHI	DT	6
12	Boye Mafe	CIN	DE	5.5
13	Alim McNeill	DET	DT	5.5
14	Aidan Hutchinson	DET	DE	5
15	Dexter Lawrence II	CIN	DT	5
16	DJ Wonnum	DET	LB	5
17	Austin Booker	CHI	DE	5
18	Quinnen Williams	DAL	DT	5
19	Nolan Smith Jr.	PHI	LB	5
20	Jalen Carter	PHI	DT	5
21	Christian Barmore	NE	DT	4.5
22	Byron Young	LAR	LB	4.5
23	Za'Darius Smith	ATL	DE	4.5
24	Lukas Van Ness	GB	DE	4.5
25	Blake Cashman	MIN	LB	4.5

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the NFL in sacks in 2026?

Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) leads the NFL with 9.5 sacks in the 2026 season, ahead of Greg Rousseau (BUF) on 8 and Chase Young (NO) on 8. The top 50 are ranked on this page with team and position.

Who is second in the NFL in sacks in 2026?

Greg Rousseau (BUF) is second in the NFL in sacks in 2026 with 8, 1.5 behind Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) on 9.5. Chase Young (NO) is third with 8. The top 50 are ranked on this page with team and position.

Who averages the most sacks per game in 2026?

Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) averages 1.2 sacks a game over 8 games in 2026, the most of any player who has played at least 7 of the 9 games, as well as leading the NFL in total.

Which linebacker has the most sacks in 2026?

Greg Rousseau (BUF) leads all linebackers in sacks in 2026 with 8, 2nd in the NFL overall, behind Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) on 9.5. The top 50 are ranked on this page with team and position.

Which defensive tackle has the most sacks in 2026?

Jeffery Simmons (CHI) leads all defensive tackles in sacks in 2026 with 6, 11th in the NFL overall, behind Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) on 9.5. The top 50 are ranked on this page with team and position.

Who leads the AFC in sacks in 2026?

Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) leads the AFC in sacks in 2026 with 9.5 sacks, the NFL leader as well. The top 50 are ranked on this page with team and position.

Who leads the NFC in sacks in 2026?

Chase Young (NO) leads the NFC in sacks in 2026 with 8 sacks, 3rd in the NFL overall, behind Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) on 9.5. The top 50 are ranked on this page with team and position.

Who are the top 10 in sacks in 2026?

The top 10 NFL players in sacks in 2026 are 1. Will Anderson Jr. (9.5), 2. Greg Rousseau (8), 3. Chase Young (8), 4. Elijah Ponder (7.5), 5. T.J. Watt (7.5), 6. Carl Granderson (7.5), 7. David Bailey (7.5), 8. Andrew Van Ginkel (7.5), 9. Dallas Turner (7), 10. Jacob Martin (6.5).