But he wanted more, especially against the rival Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving Day in one of the most-watched games in NFL history.Īnd so, with the entire football world watching, Bland made his move. With just under five minutes left on the clock and his team already up by four touchdowns, DaRon Bland set his sights on the NFL record books.Įntering Week 12, the Dallas Cowboys cornerback had already returned four interceptions for touchdowns, tying the league's single-season record through just 10 games.
We take a look at his chances to win the award based on the best NFL odds. After a record-setting start to this NFL season, we've seen a major shift in the betting odds for DaRon Bland to be the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
