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Micah Parsons Won't Practice This Week
Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons (knee) will not practice ahead of Week 5 against the Chicago Bears, head coach Matt LaFleur told Weston Hodkiewicz of the team's digital staff. Parsons is working his way back from a torn ACL and meniscus damage. Although he's technically eligible to be activated from the PUP list this week, it sounds like he needs a little more time. The Packers' defense has allowed an average of 26.3 fantasy points per game to the Vikings, Jets, Falcons, and Buccaneers this year, so they'd certainly like to get Parsons back to inject some life into the unit. After all, the 27-year-old defender has registered 12+ sacks in each of his five seasons since entering the NFL. With that being said, Green Bay won't want to rush him back before he's ready.
Source: Weston Hodkiewicz
Source: Weston Hodkiewicz
Green Bay Packers Defense Has High-Upside Week 4 Matchup
The Green Bay Packers defense enters Week 4 with an appealing matchup as Tampa Bay turns to undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels for his first career NFL start. The Buccaneers have allowed a league-high 13 sacks through three games, while Green Bay has recorded eight. That gives the Packers a favorable setup for pressure and turnovers. The concern comes from last week's loss to Atlanta, when Green Bay surrendered 498 total yards and 35 points. Atlanta also ran for 242 yards, exposing a weakness Tampa Bay could try to attack. A successful rushing attack would help the Buccaneers avoid obvious passing situations and limit Green Bay's chances to get after Daniels. RotoBaller ranks Green Bay D/ST5 in Tier 1 for Week 4, making the Packers defense a strong top-five fantasy option across all formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Packers D/ST Draws Favorable Week 3 Matchup Against Falcons
The Green Bay Packers defense has recorded seven sacks and held opponents to 2.8 yards per carry through two games. Atlanta has scored only 16 points, has yet to reach the red zone, and has allowed seven sacks. Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will make his 2026 debut; his return raises Atlanta's offensive ceiling, but the Falcons' protection remains a concern. Green Bay's biggest challenge may be containing Bijan Robinson, especially with Warren Brinson (calf) out and Javon Hargrave (knee, concussion) questionable. As home favorites, the Packers could also force Atlanta into more obvious passing situations and create additional sack opportunities. RotoBaller ranks Green Bay D/ST7 in Tier 1 for Week 3, with the Falcons carrying an implied total near 19 points. Start the Packers with confidence in season-long formats and consider them a high-upside option in Thursday Showdown contests.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Packers D/ST Not Recommended in Week 1 Against Vikings
The Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams unit will have to contend with a good Minnesota Vikings offense as the two teams match up at U.S. Bank Stadium for each team's season opener. With new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon replacing Jeff Hafley, who took the head coaching job in Miami, Gannon will have to play some games at the start of the season without Micah Parsons and his pass-rush. The Packers will switch to a 3-4 defense and they added new pieces like veterans Javon Hargrave and Zaire Franklin, as well as rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse, who will be a Week 1 starter opposite Keisean Nixon. The Packers have talent on defense, but we'll see if Gannon can get the most out of this group without Parsons for a number of games. Against the Vikings in Week 1, the Packers are not a recommended D/ST to slot into fantasy lineups.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Micah Parsons Placed on PUP List, Out Four Games
Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons (knee) has been moved to the reserve/PUP list, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. As a result, Parsons will miss the first four games of the regular season, although it has been widely reported that he's targeting Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys for his return, barring a setback. Parsons is working his way back from a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 15 of the 2025 season, just a couple of months after being traded from Dallas to Green Bay. Across 14 games last year, he amassed 41 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Now 27, Parsons will offer a major boost to the Packers' defense in a competitive NFC North once he's healthy enough to play. Brenton Cox and Barryn Sorrell are early candidates to earn more defensive snaps in his absence.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
