Micah Parsons Had Scary Sideline Moment In First Half Of Cowboys Win
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys walks out prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Micah Parsons had another dominant performance in Sunday's 33-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. However, it wasn't a routine day for the Dallas Cowboys star.
Parsons vomited twice on the sideline during the game. Per The Athletic's Jon Machota, he said he experienced some troubling side effects from a C4 energy powder.
"I got some water to help put it down. By the fifth play, it felt like my heart was gonna jump out of my chest," Parsons said. "I felt like I was about to explode. I’m never doing that s--- again."
Viewers probably didn't notice much amiss on the field. Parsons bolstered his season sack tally to 10 with 2.5 more. The two-time All-Pro also recorded two tackles for a loss.
Per ESPN's Seth Walder, Parsons is on pace to post the highest win rate on pass rushes since measuring the stat in 2017. He already has 20 quarterback hits in 10 games.
Dallas limited Carolina to just 3.2 yards per play. The Cowboys sacked Bryce Youn seven times while forcing a fumble and a game-sealing pick-six from DaRon Bland.
Following a rough 28-23 loss at Philadelphia, Dallas has responded with consecutive blowout wins. At 7-3, the Cowboys have a firm grasp on an NFC playoff spot.
Along with energy supplements, Parsons should also beware consuming a big Thanksgiving meal before the Cowboys play the Washington Commanders on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
