"Will Anderson is better than Micah Parsons": Skip Bayless takes shot at Packers star after Texans DE's 2.5 sacks game vs. Bills

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"Will Anderson is better than Micah Parsons": Skip Bayless takes shot at Packers star after Texans DE's 2.5 sacks game vs. Bills

Will Anderson Jr. had a phenomenal night against the Buffalo Bills. The Houston Texans defensive end recorded three solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one pass deflection in his side's 23-19 win.

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Following the game, Skip Bayless praised him while taking a shot at Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons.

Bayless wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

"Will Anderson is better than Micah Parsons."

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The former 'Undisputed' host is a Dallas Cowboys fan, and Micah Parsons was one of his favorite players. However, Parsons' move to the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2025 regular season seems to have soured his opinion about the perennial Pro Bowler.

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Will Anderson Jr. and Micah Parsons in Defensive Player of the Year race

Skip Bayless might no longer be a fan of Micah Parsons, but that hasn't stopped the superstar defensive end from excelling in his first season with the Packers. Parsons has amassed a stat line of 12 solo tackles, eight sacks, and one forced fumble in his first ten games as a member of the Packers.

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Fox Sports has Parsons and Will Anderson Jr. among the Top 5 in the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year odds. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is the favorite, but Parsons and Anderson Jr. are in the mix.

The report says that Micah Parsons has +450 odds to take home his first Defensive Player of the Year Award. Parsons has added grit to the Packers' pass rush, and they're regularly pressuring opposing quarterbacks throughout the season.

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Will Anderson Jr. has +1300 odds to win the award. He's been the best defensive player on the Texans' No. 1-ranked defense. His 2.5 sacks against the Bills will likely help his candidacy at the end of the season.

Next up for Micah Parsons and the Packers is a showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. Will Anderson Jr. and the Texans will continue their playoff hunt with a matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13. The game will be broadcast on CBS.

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