Overview
- Through Week 8, Parsons has 6.5 sacks, ranks among the NFL leaders in pressures, and owns Pro Football Focus’ top edge grade at 93.4.
- DraftKings and FanDuel now list Parsons as the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year, ahead of Cleveland’s Myles Garrett.
- His fourth-quarter sack of Aaron Rodgers helped tilt Green Bay’s 35-25 comeback in Pittsburgh, highlighting his late-game impact.
- Steelers coach Mike Tomlin labeled Parsons “an alien” and a rare talent who forces opponents to avoid one-dimensional situations.
- Packers coach Matt LaFleur and QB Jordan Love credit Parsons’ intelligence and relentless practice habits, while his attention from double- and triple-teams has opened one-on-one wins for teammates such as Rashan Gary.