The parting of ways between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys continues to generate sparks, with the star pass rusher using his standout on-field performance to counter critiques from owner Jerry Jones.
Following Parsons’ trade to the Green Bay Packers, a narrative pushed by Jones and some Cowboys supporters was that the team improved its run defense with the addition of Kenny Clark, implying Parsons was a liability in that area.
However, the statistics through Week 7 tell a completely different story:
Green Bay Packers (with Parsons): Ranked #1 in the NFL in run defense, allowing just 76.5 yards per game.
Dallas Cowboys (without Parsons): Ranked #29 in run defense, surrendering a dismal 141.3 yards per game.
This stark contrast severely undermines the initial argument made by Jones. During the Packers’ comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals, Parsons was active against the run, even drawing a holding penalty from an offensive lineman on a run play. After the game, he took a clear shot at the narrative with a pointed comment: “Yeah, in the run game, yeah. So I’m pretty decent in the run game.”
While the relationship between Parsons and the Cowboys may have ended sourly, the “Tank” is undoubtedly having the last laugh. He is not only excelling at his signature pass-rushing role but is also a key part of one of the NFL’s sturdiest run defenses, while his former team struggles mightily in the very area they claimed to have improved.