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It's been an exciting few days for Micah Parsons. The Dallas Cowboys linebacker was named an All-Pro for the second time in his career on Friday. He then became a father for the second time on Saturday, when he announced the birth of his daughter.
Parsons will now suit up to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers later on Monday. The 23-year-old is listed as active on the Dallas roster and will play in the postseason matchup.
He trained with the team this week and is ready to lead the Cowboys' defense in the playoffs.
The linebacker won the 2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and has picked up from where he left off last season. Parsons has become an integral member of the Dallas backline and will need to be at his sharpest to keep Tom Brady quiet on Monday.
Micah Parsons' stats in the 2022-23 NFL season
Micah Parsons is enjoying another sensational season with the Cowboys. He has racked up a total of 42 tackles and 13.5 sacks this season. The linebacker also has 27 quarterback hits and a fumble recovery which allowed him to score a touchdown.
Parsons has played in every regular season game for Dallas this term. He will now look to carry his impressive run into the playoffs and potentially help the Cowboys make it to the next round.
NFL Playoffs: Buccaneers vs. Cowboys prediction
The Buccaneers finished atop the NFC South with an 8-9 record and clinched their divisional title. Meanwhile, the Cowboys ended the regular season with a 12-5 record and finished second in the NFC East.
Mike McCarthy's Cowboys suffered a shock loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 18 and will need to be careful to avoid a sub-par performance in this eliminator. Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, on the other hand, has never lost to the Cowboys in seven outings.
Brady recorded six wins against Dallas while playing for the New England Patriots. He also led Tampa Bay to a victory against the Cowboys in Week 1 of the 2022 regular season.
While this is expected to be a close game, both teams have quarterbacks that can rack up big points when they're on song.
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