Cowboys' DaRon Bland registers his fourth pick-six of the season against the Panthers, tying the NFL single-season record with seven games left

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. 

Bland is currently tied with Baltimore's Geno Stone for most interceptions this season with six. 

With seven games left this season, Bland has time to isolate himself on top for the pick-six record and potentially widen the gap between himself and others. 

Bland's knack for pick-sixes began in high school. In his junior season, Bland had three, including two in the state championship game. 

'I'm trying to make it my thing,' Bland said, per ESPN. 

The Cowboys did not expect Bland to be pushing NFL records as his minutes grew following Trevon Diggs' season-ending ACL injury. But the second-year player out of Fresno State took full advantage of the opportunity. 

As a rookie last season, Bland led the Cowboys in interceptions with five. Added to his six this year, Bland holds the most interceptions by a player in their first two NFL seasons. 

'It's just opportunities,' Bland said. 'You can't go in chasing a pick-six or you're going to get a touchdown scored on you. Yeah, you just got to, when it comes to you, just be ready.' 

The Cowboys have a 7-3 record and are second in the NFC East. They will look to build their longest win streak this season (three games) when they host the Washington Commanders on November 23.