Micah Parsons Fantasy

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (knee) said he played all of his outstanding rookie year with a knee injury that he suffered in training camp. It didn't seem to slow him down, as he had 13 sacks, 20 tackles for loss and 30 QB hits in 16 starts on his way to winning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Parsons said he hyperextended his knee during a training camp practice on Aug. 7. Medication helped him play through the injury, but he dealt with significant pain after games. The 22-year-old also finished with 84 tackles in his first NFL season, and he was a big reason why Dallas' defense was much improved in 2021. Parsons will be highly coveted in IDP leagues heading into the 2022 season.

Feb. 22nd • 10:42 AM

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons unanimously won the 2021 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year award on Thursday night. The 12th overall pick in 2021, Parsons had one of the most dominant rookie seasons in NFL history, setting a franchise rookie record with 13 sacks while tying for the league lead with 20 tackles for loss, the most by a Cowboys linebacker since Sean Lee in 2017. The young pass-rusher was moved to full-time defensive end in Week 2 when DeMarcus Lawrence broke his foot. But he lined up at linebacker, edge rusher and as a situational blitzer all season and became the 12th Cowboys rookie to make the Pro Bowl. The 22-year-old also had 84 tackles (64 solo), 30 QB hits and three forced fumbles in 16 regular season games.

Feb. 11th • 12:33 PM

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons and left tackle Tyron Smith were both activated off of the COVID list on Wednesday, making it seem likely both will be able to suit up for the first round of the playoffs against the 49ers. Given how run-heavy the 49ers are and how dynamic their playmakers are in space, the return of Parsons is big news for Dallas and a slight knock to Elijah Mitchell. Tyron Smith's return is good news for both Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, but the Dallas running backs are in for an incredibly tough matchup against a 49ers defense that has allowed the fewest points to running backs over the past month. Given how Dallas splits the rushing work as well, both Zeke and Pollard are not recommended plays during the first round of fantasy playoff action, even with Smith back.

Jan. 12th • 11:40 AM