Dallas Cowboys’ cornerback DaRon Bland got his fourth pick-six of the season against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, becoming the first to achieve the feat since 1993. Bland is now part of a four-man tie for the most pick-sixes in a single NFL season, joining Eric Allen (1993), Ken Houston (1971) and Jim Kearney (1972). In the fourth quarter against the Panthers, Bland intercepted Bryce Young’s pass to Jonathan Mingo and converted the 30-yard touchdown to give his team the 30-10 lead. The Cowboys finished the game with a 33-10 win.
With six interceptions so far this season, Bland and Geno Stone of Baltimore are tied for the most.
With seven games remaining in the season, Bland has an opportunity to separate himself from the competition for the pick-six record and possibly get even more isolated.
Bland started pulling pick-sixes in high school. Bland had three in his junior year, two of which came in the state title game.
According to ESPN, Bland stated, “I’m trying to make it my thing.”
After Trevon Diggs’ season-ending ACL injury, Bland’s minutes increased, something the Cowboys did not anticipate. However, the Fresno State player, in his second year, seized the chance.
Bland led the Cowboys in interceptions as a rookie in the previous campaign, totaling five. Bland now has the most interceptions of any player in their first two NFL seasons, adding to his six from this year.
Bland remarked, “It’s just opportunities.” “You will be scored on for a touchdown if you go in trying to catch a pick-six.” Yes, you simply need to be prepared when it comes to yourself.
The Cowboys are second in the NFC East with a 7-3 record. They want to extend their winning run as far as possible.
