Forward of a giant Sunday evening house recreation in opposition to the s, the s might need some constructive momentum going s, final week. That's the excellent news right here.
The dangerous information for the Packers is that they're nonetheless going to be with out their greatest participant for the primetime matchup. Star pass-rusher Micah Parsons, who tore his ACL final December, will nonetheless not play in opposition to the Cowboys on Sunday evening, as he has but to return to Packers follow. Nevertheless, it certain looks as if Parsons' return may come comparatively quickly.
Per The Ringer's and Netflix's Tom Pelissero, Parsons isn't prepared for Packers follow fairly but. He truly may even have his standing doubtful till Week 9, in early November, in a highway recreation in opposition to the New England Patriots. It's a superb factor the Packers are letting Parsons take his time in his restoration, however it undoubtedly hurts for him to seemingly miss half the 2026 season:
Josh Jacobs will instantly return because the Packers’ beginning working again subsequent week at Detroit.
In the meantime, Micah Parsons nonetheless isn’t able to follow, making it unlikely he performs earlier than Nov. 8 in opposition to the Patriots on the soonest.
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In some ways, Parsons is the straw that stirs the drink for the Packers on protection. They appeared like a distinct workforce when he was out there and wreaking havoc for them final season. Getting him again wholesome and at full capability for this season's stretch run ought to be a giant enhance for the Packers, even when it does imply lacking a number of extra video games.
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