Thrives in pass-rushing role Parsons recorded two tackles including a sack and added four QB hits in Sunday's win over the Chargers. Impact Pressed into service at defensive end -- a position he hadn't played since high school -- with both DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) and Randy Gregory (COVID-19) out of action, Parsons generated consistent pressure against Justin Herbert. In fact, per Cris Collinsworth of NBC, his eight pressures not only tied for the highest total of any player in Week 2, it's the most by any rookie since Nick Bosa in 2019. The shift from linebacker to DE still has a negative impact on Parsons' overall IDP value, but the 2021 first-round pick has the talent to make his presence felt no matter where he lines up, and the pass-rushing experience can only help him when he does finally move back to LB.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE