Player Milestones
Micah Parsons has become the first player in NFL history to record at least 12 sacks in each of his first five seasons, reinforcing his status as one of the league’s most dominant pass rushers. The Dallas Cowboys edge rusher reached the milestone during his Thanksgiving Day performance, further solidifying his candidacy for Defensive Player of the Year honors.
In a show of mutual respect, Myles Garrett texted Parsons prior to Thursday’s games with words of encouragement, saying, “I hope you go be great.” When asked if he hopes Garrett stays sack-less to help his own DPOY chances, Parsons responded, “Nah. I don’t pray against my elders.” The exchange reflects the high-level camaraderie and competitive spirit between two of the league’s premier defensive players.
With both players at or near the top of the sack leaderboard, their performances over the closing stretch of the season may significantly shape postseason awards and playoff positioning for their respective teams.