Despite leading the NFL in defense for the majority of the season, the Dallas Cowboys defense lost a dismal game against the Buffalo Bills after giving up 31 points.

The Cowboys were expected to win the NFC East and possibly secure the top seed in the NFC, but the game spoiled their chances of having a successful season.

But Micah Parsons, the team’s edge rusher, plays a big part in why the Cowboys are still among the best in the NFL.

Parsons is the front-runner to win Defensive Player of the Year after recording more than 12 sacks in a season for the third straight year.

However, he only has one sack in three games, and Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless doesn’t think Parson can live up to lofty comparisons to Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor.

“Maybe he’s not big enough, maybe he’s not strong enough, maybe he’s not physical enough,” Bayless said. “Maybe he’s just not bad*** enough. Or maybe he’s just been way overhyped, overrated – starting with me, by me.”

Bayless is known for his in-the-moment overreactions, and this is certainly one of them.

Parsons hasn’t produced noticeable stats recently, but he remains one of the best pure pass rushers in the NFL.

He ranks No. 1 in double teams and still has the most pass rush wins and the highest pass rush win rate, per ESPN.

Opposing offenses have to be aware of him at all times and he plays into head coaches’ game plans every week.

It’s a little too early to call Parsons overhyped – especially considering his current output as well as his potential DPOY award.