2021 NFL mock draft: Cowboys fix their defense in first round with Micah Parsons

The Detroit Lions pulled off a nice win against the Washington Football Team this past Sunday, as they look to pull to .500 and make a run at a possible Wild Card. Matthew Stafford has a thumb issue, but all indicators are that he is going to be fine, and this team definitely needs him moving forward.

On defense, I like the Lions to address the linebacker room, getting an incredible talent in Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. This is a kid who is not only an elite tackler, but is excellent in coverage, is extremely smart, and is going to be a problem at the next level.

Kirk Cousins finally won on Monday night, as he erased his 0-8 record in the primetime game, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a road victory over the Chicago Bears. That win could loom large down the stretch, and when it comes time for the playoffs, having a back like Dalvin Cook could give them a decided advantage.

On defense, they have to get better up front in the interior, and in Florida State’s Marvin Wilson, they get the best defensive tackle prospect in this draft. Wilson is out for the season, but that should not diminish his draft stock, and he lands with Mike Zimmer in Minnesota at No. 14 overall.

The New England Patriots shocked a lot of people on Sunday night, as they beat a very good Baltimore Ravens team pretty convincingly. While they likely do not have a shot at the AFC East title, they could make a run at the Wild Card, which would be some incredible work by head coach Bill Belichick.

During the team’s latest run, Rob Gronkowski was a big reason for their success, as he was an absolute playmaker at tight end. At pick No. 15, the Pats grab the best playmaking tight end in this draft class, bringing in the incredibly talented Kyle Pitts in the middle of the first round.