ARLINGTON, Texas — Losing Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs, whose 18 occupation interceptions since 2020 are tied for essentially the most in the NFL with New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson, used to be a large blow for the Dallas Cowboys’ top-five scoring protection, however second-year cornerback DaRon Bland, a fifth-round choose in the 2022 NFL Draft, has seamlessly transitioned to enjoying outdoor nook in 2023. Bland recorded his third pick-six of the season, essentially the most in the NFL, on his 30-yard interception go back landing of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s go that used to be meant for Cooper Kupp. The pick-six put the Cowboys forward through 14 — 17-3 — and Dallas leads 26-3 somewhat sooner than halftime.
The Cowboys’ heavy blitz up the center compelled Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to make a throw briefly, and Bland used to be looking ahead to him to strive a go to the outdoor flat towards Cooper Kupp. Bland’s 3 interception-return touchdowns are essentially the most in a season in Cowboys historical past. He is now just one extra pick-six clear of tying the NFL single-season record of 4, which used to be remaining completed through Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Allen in 1993.
Bland’s 3 pick-sixes are tied for essentially the most in any crew’s first seven video games in NFL historical past. He now additionally has extra pick-sixes this season than Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders had in his 5 seasons (1995-1999) with the Cowboys (two). During Sanders’ lone NFL Defensive Player of the Year marketing campaign in 1994, he totaled 3 interception-return touchdowns in 14 video games performed. Bland’s 9 interceptions lead the NFL since his debut in 2022, 4 of that have come in 2023. His 4 interceptions are tied for essentially the most in the league this season with Ravens defensive again Geno Stone.
