Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland and Dak Prescott led the team to a dominant Thanksgiving win against the Washington Commanders. Bland made NFL history with a pick-six, becoming known for his record-setting 6 interceptions in single coverage this season. The Cowboys' intricate planning of the turkey leg celebration and Bland's goal to inspire less fortunate kids were highlighted. Coach Mike McCarthy had a condition for the celebration, insisting the game be well out of hand. Bland's exceptional performance has sparked discussions about his potential as Defensive Player of the Year, with calls for him to win the award.
DARON FOR DPOY #DallasCowboys DaRon Bland: How Record-Setter Compares to Ed Reed, Polamalu & NFL DPOY DBs https://t.co/ESSkAUoFlN https://t.co/xTvsFiUi3D
DaRon Bland - 6 INTs in single coverage this season No other player has more than 3 🔒 https://t.co/T8w2a6Uyn7
New All-22 on @TheNFLWire: @dallascowboys cornerback DaRon Bland is known for his historic pick-six numbers, but there's more to his game than that. Bland deserves to be in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation... touchdowns or not. https://t.co/bKa2KdysJp
DaRon Bland damn near had a sixth pick-six against the Chargers in Week 6. https://t.co/L0vh26tmKy
Jim Nantz absolutely nailed the call for Cowboys CB DaRon Bland's record-setting pick-six https://t.co/RX7DTKmlHg https://t.co/uPjb1fE3so
What we learned in the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day feast of the Commanders https://t.co/G1hjQI0vIo
"DaRon Bland is making a case for Defensive Player of the Year!" — @RealSkipBayless https://t.co/S93pENtza0
Before Thanksgiving, Dak Prescott asked coach Mike McCarthy if the Cowboys could hide turkey legs in the Salvation Army can for a touchdown celebration. "I just told them that that game better be well out of hand." 🎥 @AryePulli https://t.co/rUiL40JVHr
DaRon Bland putting up historic numbers on DEFENSE 😮💨 https://t.co/IxFFwwnKyI
The Cowboys’ viral turkey leg TD celebration vs. the Commanders was exquisitely planned https://t.co/mnkYrO7FsP
.@dallascowboys @DaronBland1 with his 5th “pick 6”. He has decided that when the ball is in the air…its his. DPOY? Its early but you cant have the convo w/o Bland #BaldysBreakdowns https://t.co/HEhENI2OfT
MVP Candidate #Dak … Prescott Explains 'Secret' Turkey Leg Stash in #DallasCowboys' Thanksgiving Kettle https://t.co/haTKlBt3y4
Here's the story on how the Dallas Cowboys pulled off the turkey legs in the Salvation Army kettle: https://t.co/x3ZGC5X5Lu
📝 @JessNevarez_: Dallas Cowboys CB DaRon Bland has made NFL history, but what aspect of his mentality has been the most impressive for everyone around him? https://t.co/aweewDJJFJ
I Got 5 On It: DaRon Bland’s goal is to use his NFL play to inspire less fortunate kids, and there was nothing the Commanders were gonna do to stop the #Cowboys CB from making history once he got the ball. ‘I wasn’t gonna be denied.’ ✍🏾 https://t.co/hZaCgNYeJ5 https://t.co/Lpa3x4QGx9
Cowboys CB DaRon Bland has made history. “He got to win Defensive Player of the Year. He’s got to. It’s mandatory. Ain’t no question.” Story after Bland's fifth pick-six of year. https://t.co/8CetMbLBvU https://t.co/gVmkbUvQHU
How the Cowboys' intricately planned the turkey leg in the Salvation Army kettle TD celebration days ahead https://t.co/27RnlXPaP1 https://t.co/D6Ind1Qakw
DaRon Bland became the pick-6 king during the Dallas Cowboys’ win over the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving. https://t.co/1XF1f5EQeV
Cowboys pull turkey legs out of Salvation Army kettle; Dak Prescott throws 4 touchdowns in win over Commanders https://t.co/5awhcwzKYO
The Cowboys stashed a turkey leg in the Salvation Army kettle for a touchdown celebration. Coach Mike McCarthy had one condition -- the game had to be well out of hand when it happened. https://t.co/tVKT1d6rKF
Five pick-6s in just 11 games ‼️ @DaRon_Bland (by @CrownRoyal) https://t.co/QdEG1bi2AT
On the legendary pick-six: DaRon Bland isn’t even in the frame when this ball is three yards in the air. This is insanity. #Cowboys https://t.co/WiKm3cvV9r
So who gets credit for the Cowboys’ Salvation Army kettle turkey leg celebration? https://t.co/8bcAZhlCFt
DaRon Bland, Dak Prescott lead Cowboys to dominant Thanksgiving win vs. Commanders. 😤 https://t.co/g6ZBrVgd0o https://t.co/LzU0xgR4bh
DaRon Bland “wasn’t going to be denied” on his pick-six that made NFL history. https://t.co/vxFOuZBLHB