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Micah Parsons Outpaces Maxx Crosby in Pressures Since 2021
Analysis shows Parsons has been the top pressure player in the NFL over the past five seasons.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:53pm
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A recent Twitter exchange between Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons and Raiders' Maxx Crosby highlighted a debate over who has generated more quarterback pressures since Parsons entered the league in 2021. An analysis of pressure data from NFL Pro reveals that Parsons has outpaced Crosby and most other top pass-rushers over the past five seasons.
Why it matters
The comparison between Parsons and Crosby is noteworthy as both are considered among the elite pass-rushers in the NFL. Understanding how their pressure production stacks up provides insight into their relative impact and value to their respective teams.
The details
Since 2021, Parsons has recorded between 73 and 88 pressures per season, while Crosby's numbers have declined from a high of 101 pressures in 2021 to just 46 in 2025. Over the past five years, Parsons leads the league with 418 total pressures, followed by Myles Garrett (401), Josh Hines-Allen (375), and Crosby (359). On a per-year basis, Parsons averages 83.6 pressures, ahead of Garrett (80.2) and Hines-Allen (75).
- Parsons was drafted in 2021.
- Crosby had 101 pressures in 2021, the highest single-season total since then.
The players
Micah Parsons
A pass-rusher for the Green Bay Packers who has led the NFL in pressures since entering the league in 2021.
Maxx Crosby
A pass-rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who had a career-high 101 pressures in 2021 but has seen his production decline in recent seasons.
The takeaway
This analysis highlights Micah Parsons' emergence as the NFL's premier pass-rusher over the past five seasons, surpassing even highly productive veterans like Maxx Crosby. Parsons' consistent pressure production and efficiency have cemented his status as one of the league's most dominant defensive players.
