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Micah Parsons Fuels Packers' Win in Pittsburgh as Tomlin Calls Him 'Alien'

The blockbuster trade pickup has 6.5 sacks through October, prompting protection changes from opponents.

Overview

  • Parsons recorded a key sack of Aaron Rodgers during Green Bay’s 35-25 victory in Pittsburgh, bringing his season total to 6.5.
  • Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin praised Parsons as "an alien" and emphasized staying out of one-dimensional situations to reduce his chances to take over.
  • Pittsburgh linemen said Parsons is relentless and noted the Packers move him inside, outside and at linebacker to stress protections.
  • Packers coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love credited Parsons’ intelligence and intense practice habits for his immediate impact.
  • Sportsbooks list Parsons as the Defensive Player of the Year favorite, with the shortest odds at both FanDuel and DraftKings.