Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett debate offensive attention impact
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Last updated Aug 27, 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.
- 10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett show striking numbers against NFL protection schemes
- 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.
"Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett could turn the NFC into a showcase for two of football’s most feared defenders. The Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams each have legitimate postseason aspirations, putting their star pass rushers on a potential collision course. A matchup between the two could happen during the regular season, and if [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:43 AMMicah Parsons and Myles Garrett show striking numbers against NFL protection schemes
Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett could turn the NFC into a showcase for two of football’s most feared defenders. The Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams each have legitimate postseason aspirations, putting their star pass rushers on a potential collision course. A matchup between the two could happen during the regular season, and if [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:25 AMNFL 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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