Aidan Hutchinson is back to his best: After a slow start by his standards, Hutchinson now leads the NFL in pressures.
Rookie Tyleik Williams is starting to come on strong: The 28th overall pick in this year’s draft earned a 76.3 PFF pass-rush grade in Week 5, ranking second among Lions pass rushers.
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We know that quarterback is the most important position on the field, but a great pass rush is the ultimate equalizer. Pressure disrupts timing, rhythm and accuracy, something only the elite quarterbacks can consistently overcome.
Last season, 13 of the top 15 teams in PFF pass-rush grade had a winning record. In 2023, 15 of the top 16 teams in PFF pass-rush grade had a winning record. A dominant pass-rush is undeniably crucial to a team’s success over the course of the season.
Each week, after every NFL game is graded and reviewed, PFF will check in on the top pass rushers of the 2025 season. These rankings will drastically change early in the campaign, as one sack, hit or pressure can dramatically alter a player's grade when the sample size is small. But as snap counts rise, the grades will stabilize and we'll get a clearer picture of the league's best pass rushers.
Here are the top 32 pass rushers for the 2025 season after Week 5. For more grades and statistics on the league's best pass-rushers, check out PFF Premium Stats.
Rank Player Team PFF Pass-Rush Grade Pass-Rush Win % Total Pressures Batted Passes
1 Micah Parsons Packers 93.4 28.0 25 0
2 Aidan Hutchinson Lions 92.9 25.5 31 0
3 Myles Garrett Browns 92.0 29.4 24 0
4 Joey Bosa Bills 91.5 17.3 21 0
5 Maliek Collins Browns 91.4 21.6 17 0
6 Jeffery Simmons Titans 90.8 19.6 24 0
7 Danielle Hunter Texans 90.7 26.7 20 0
8 Will Anderson Jr. Texans 90.5 32.0 29 0
8 Jared Verse Rams 90.5 21.5 23 0
10 Trey Hendrickson Bengals 90.3 21.8 21 0
11 Al-Quadin Muhammad Lions 86.2 20.8 17 0
12 Nik Bonitto Broncos 85.6 21.7 26 0
13 Bryce Huff 49ers 84.7 22.1 17 1
14 Byron Young Rams 84.1 17.9 20 0
15 Gervon Dexter Sr. Bears 83.6 15.1 9 0
16 Derrick Brown Panthers 82.6 12.5 7 2
17 Christian Barmore Patriots 82.5 18.0 17 0
18 Abdul Carter Giants 82.4 13.9 22 0
19 Will McDonald IV Jets 81.2 13.8 11 0
20 Tim Settle Texans 79.9 16.5 7 2
21 Josh Hines-Allen Jaguars 79.8 20.8 25 0
22 Byron Murphy II Seahawks 79.7 15.4 15 0
22 Kobie Turner Rams 79.7 13.8 16 0
24 Brian Burns Giants 79.5 11.9 21 3
25 Devonte Wyatt Packers 79.2 17.2 13 2
26 Dexter Lawrence Giants 78.6 14.1 7 1
26 Za’Darius Smith Eagles 78.6 19.5 9 0
26 DaQuan Jones Bills 78.6 14.6 10 0
29 Josh Sweat Cardinals 77.6 18.6 18 0
30 Vita Vea Buccaneers 77.0 14.0 11 1
31 Milton Williams Patriots 76.8 13.8 16 0
32 Cameron Heyward Steelers 76.5 14.7 10 2
Week 5 Highlights
Best Pass Rusher: Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals
Hendrickson’s 92.7 PFF pass-rushing grade in Week 5 was the highest mark in the NFL. Hendrickson, who tied Myles Garrett for the league lead in pressures last season (81), sacked Lions quarterback Jared Goff twice. He paces the NFL in sacks (39) since the start of the 2023 season.
#Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson was the league’s highest-graded pass-rusher in Week 5 at 92.7
Two sacks brings him to four for the season – he leads the NFL with 39 since the start of the 2023 season
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— Ryan Smith (@PFF_RyanSmith) October 7, 2025
Most Total Pressures: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
Hutchinson's eight pressures in Week 5 led the league, his third straight game with at least seven pressures. The former first-round pick out of Michigan was on a record pace last season before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 6, generating 45 pressures across just 198 pass-rushing snaps.
Highest Win Rate: Samson Ebukam, Indianapolis Colts
Ebukam, who missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from a torn Achilles, had his best game since Week 15 of the 2023 campaign. His 42.9% pass-rush win rate against the Raiders made him the only player to top 40.0% in Week 5.
Best Rookie Pass Rusher: Tyleik Williams, Detroit Lions
Williams was part of a dominant Lions pass rush that generated 28 pressures against the Bengals in Week 5. The 28th overall pick in this year’s draft ranked second on the team, behind Aidan Hutchinson, in PFF pass-rush grade (76.3 across 13 pass-rushing snaps).
Season Highlights
Best Pass Rusher: Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers
Parsons and the Packers enjoyed an early Week 5 bye, but the start to his career in Green Bay couldn’t be going any better. His 93.4 PFF pass-rushing grade is the NFL's top mark. Next up for Parsons is a struggling Cincinnati Bengals offense that ranks 29th in PFF pass-blocking grade (44.0).
Most Total Pressures: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
After a slow start to the season by his standards (two pressures), Hutchinson has been the league’s most productive pass rusher, generating 29 pressures and five sacks over the past four games. He is the only player with at least 30 pressures through Week 5 and has shown no rust since coming back from a devastating leg injury that caused him to miss the final 12 games of last season.
#Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson this season:
– 92.9 pass-rush grade (2nd)
– 31 total pressures (1st)
– win rate 25.5% (5th)
No rust after missing the final 12 games last season#OnePride pic.twitter.com/gCmFNwUvVP
— Ryan Smith (@PFF_RyanSmith) October 7, 2025
Highest Win Rate: Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans
Anderson has developed into a very good to elite pass rusher in his third season with the Houston Texans. His 32.0% pass-rush win rate leads the NFL — and he is the only player above 30.0%.
Best Rookie Pass Rusher: Abdul Carter, New York Giants
Carter is in a tier of his own when it comes to rookie pass-rushing production through the first five weeks of the season. The No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft leads all rookies with at least 50 pass-rushing snaps in PFF pass-rush grade (82.4), total pressures (22) and win rate (13.9%).