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“I Think We’re the Same Caliber Playoff Team” – Star LB Micah Parsons Bullish About Teams Prospects Despite Loss to the 49ERS, Stakes Claim to the Top Spot in NFC

Published 10/10/2023, 4:19 PM EDT

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Standout linebacker Micah Parsons remains resolute in his belief that the Cowboys‘ future shines bright. Despite the scoreboard’s harsh verdict, he sees the Cowboys as genuine contenders in the NFC, challenging the 49ers‘ supremacy. Coach Mike McCarthy may have admitted defeat on Sunday night, conceding that the Niners outperformed them in every facet of the game, but there’s one voice in the locker room that vehemently disagrees.

Parsons, the All-Pro linebacker, left fans in awe with his post-game comments. He staunchly contends that the 49ers don’t tower above the Cowboys on the NFL hierarchy. But what’s the basis for his unwavering confidence?

Micah Parsons explained every misstep

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According to Parsons, the 49ers and the Cowboys are cut from the same cloth, despite the lopsided 42-10 loss. In his eyes, Parsons’ team possesses the same caliber of talent as their opponents. Michael Gehlken, a trusted Cowboys reporter, relays Parsons’ perspective: “I don’t think [the 49ers] are at a higher level than us. I think we’re the same caliber playoff team. Same talent. Same standards.”

24 YO LB argues that the Cowboys stumbled due to their own missteps rather than the 49ers’ extraordinary prowess, “I just feel like we need to reconsider and fix some things…The score doesn’t really show what happened out there.”

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Parsons contends, “I just feel like there was nothing that they did besides us beating ourselves.” The linebacker believes that addressing their mistakes is the key to getting back on track. However, he’s also candid about their recent performance, acknowledging the alarming turnovers and struggles on third downs, which hint at a regression from their previous form.

CBS exposes the Cowboys’ early-season success

CBS reports shed light on the Cowboys’ early-season success, particularly in pressuring opposing quarterbacks. Yet, in Week 5 against the 49ers, that dominance waned as they managed to pressure Brock Purdy a mere 23.1% of the time.

This significant drop in defensive effectiveness played a pivotal role in their resounding defeat, with the Cowboys only mustering 10 points while conceding 42. On the other side of the field, the 49ers flaunted an unblemished 5-0 record for the week, further complicating the matchup.

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Nevertheless, Micah Parsons remains a shining star in the NFL. His prowess in pressuring quarterbacks is second to none, with 29 pressures and a remarkable 22.3% pressure rate, ranking him at the pinnacle among 92 players with over 100 pass rushes this season. He strongly continues to be a standout force in reaching the opposing quarterback.

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In the aftermath of this humbling loss, the Cowboys are left with no choice but to acknowledge their need for improvement on both offense and defense. The future may appear uncertain, but with the likes of Micah Parsons in their ranks, the Cowboys remain unwavering in their pursuit of NFL glory.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.
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