Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett debate offensive attention impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Micah Parsons of the Green Bay Packers and Myles Garrett of the Los Angeles Rams engaged in a debate about who commands more attention from opposing offenses. The two defensive stars provided statistics highlighting their 2026 performances, with Parsons drawing 37.4% attention through 88 double teams and 70 chip blocks, while Garrett commanded 39.5% attention with 60 doubles and 139 chips. Both players are considered among the best pass-rushers in the league and are set to face each other in Week 12 of the season. Their performance will be closely analyzed as both teams vie for playoff positions.
- •Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks in 2026 despite missing time due to injury.
- •Garrett set a new NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks.
- •Parsons and Garrett are both considered top pass-rushers in the league.
- •The Packers and Rams will meet in Week 12 of the 2026 season.
- •Debate over offensive attention centers on their impact on game plans.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — NFL news: Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett debate who draws more offensive attention
"The NFC now has arguably the two best defensive players in the NFL this season. Green Bay Packers OLB Micah Parsons and Los Angeles Rams EDGE Myles Garrett are two of the best pass-rushers in the league, and they’ll be competing against each other in the same conference. Given the strength of their teams, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the two […] The post NFL news: Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett debate who draws more offensive attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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