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Parsons Boost Arrives as Packers Stay in Hunt
Green Bay at 5-3 hopes star pass rusher returns near Thanksgiving after strong defensive stretch without him.
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Record Improves Before Return
The Packers reached 5-3 after an early 1-2 start, keeping them in the NFC playoff picture as they prepare for their next game. Micah Parsons returned to practice after missing time from his knee injury, though he is expected to sit out at least two more contests with a possible return around the Thanksgiving period. The team finished last season at 9-3-1 before dropping five straight following his Week 15 injury.
Defense Maintains Strong Form
Without Parsons the unit ranked 10th in fewest yards allowed, eighth in fewest passing yards and 10th in fewest points allowed through eight weeks. It has held opponents to 20 or fewer points in five straight games, the longest such streak in a season since 2022. The group also posted multiple takeaways in each of those contests, a streak not seen since 1994, while collecting 15 takeaways overall, tied for second in the league.
Pass Rush Holds Up With Depth
Green Bay ranks sixth with 22 sacks despite lacking a player among the top 16 individuals in that category. Pressures stand at 117, second in the league, even without anyone in the top 15. The coordinator has kept the blitz rate at 33 percent, 12th in the NFL, relying instead on disguise and individual wins. Parsons noted he will likely face a snap limit near 50 per game upon return as his knee continues to build strength.
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