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Micah Parsons makes bold promise ahead of 49ers showdown

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Jan 20, 2023 2:31 PM ET

Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons promises 49ers star offensive tackle Trent Williams will have a front-row seat to a phenomenal performance in Sunday's divisional-round playoff game.

"I want Trent's best game ever, and he's going to get my best game ever," the outside linebacker said Thursday, per ESPN's Ed Werder.

#Cowboys LB/DE Micah Parsons on his matchup with #Niners LT Trent Williams: “He’s one of the better tackles but that’s what I look for is best on best. So I want Trent’s best game ever, and he’s going to get my best game ever.” pic.twitter.com/fFirekqdp3
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) January 20, 2023

Lining up across from Williams, a 10-time Pro Bowler, and the rest of San Francisco's offense will be a test. Pro Football Focus graded Williams as its top offensive tackle (92.5). His blocking helped propel the 49ers, who have the league's sixth-best offense.

Per Oddschecker, the 49ers have the third-best odds to make the Super Bowl.

In Monday's 31-14 win over Tampa Bay, Parsons had two pass deflections, a sack and three tackles. Against the Niners, he relishes being the underdog.

"Honestly, I think you should feed into it. You should love that stuff," Parsons said. "When no one believes in you, that's the best feeling."

Parsons' confidence bodes well for Dallas, which wants to avenge last year's first-round playoff exit against San Francisco. The 49ers have won 11 consecutive games, including a 41-23 win over Seattle in the wild-card round.

Parsons recently said the playoffs "are where legends are made." Now is his time to prove it.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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