The Ringer NFL Show Micah Parsons Has Made the Packers the NFC's Team to Beat, With JP Acosta
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Sep 12, 2025 JP Acosta, a writer from SB Nation and host of the Pushing the Pile podcast, joins to discuss the Packers' decisive victory over the Commanders. He dives into Micah Parsons' game-changing impact on the Packers' defense and explores the strategic shifts under head coach Matt LeFleur. The conversation highlights Jordan Love's evolution as a quarterback, showcasing his confidence and control of the offense. Lastly, they debate whether the Packers can now be seen as serious contenders in the NFC.
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Parsons Is A Defensive Force Multiplier
- Micah Parsons immediately changed Green Bay's defensive ceiling by demanding constant attention from offenses.
- His presence lets Jeff Hafley rush fewer players and disguise coverage more effectively.
Opponents Must Game-Plan For Parsons
- Parsons creates unblocked pressures and forces opposing offenses to allocate chips and extra blockers to slow him down.
- That dictates protection and opens up opportunities for other pass-rushers and coverage schemes.
Coverage + Rush: A Winning Combo
- Jeff Hafley pairs Parsons' rush with tight, communicative downfield coverage to multiply defensive impact.
- Spinning into inverted Tampa 2s while Parsons pressures forces quarterbacks into holding and mistakes.