There was a point this season that Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons was the clear favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year award. He started off the season strong, having four sacks in the first two games of the season, building off his strong rookie year. Through the first 11 weeks of the season, he registered 12 sacks. With the entire AFC South still left to play on the schedule, it seemed inevitable that Parsons would continue adding onto his total and secure the award he finished as a runner-up for the year prior.
Regardless of an award, Micah Parsons is the best defensive player in the NFL
