The NFL world was shocked when the Green Bay Packers acquired Micah Parsons ahead of the season.
Parsons, of course, is an elite defender who is said to be entering the prime of his career, and it was an uncharacteristic move, to say the least, for the Packers to pursue a player of his caliber.
This immediately improved their Super Bowl odds, but people still wondered how the Packers’ defense would look, even with Parsons at linebacker.
The Packers’ defensive backs were still a major concern heading into the year, and with the league being more pass-heavy each year, that unit could certainly cause some problems.
So far, however, the Packers’ defense has been better than advertised, as showcased by a graphic from NBC Sports on X, highlighting that the Packers are tied with the Denver Broncos for the second-fewest points allowed this season.
These squads have kept their opponents out of the end zone. ❌ pic.twitter.com/xn2Pl5q2J2
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 8, 2025
Granted, the Packers have played one less game than the Broncos and the Houston Texans, who are the league leaders in this statistic, but it’s still encouraging nonetheless.
Having a strong offense in today’s NFL is obviously important, but having an elite defense can be what separates Super Bowl contenders from fringe playoff teams.
The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles are a prime example of this.
They struggled in 2023 despite having an elite offense, but managed to turn things around and win the Super Bowl largely due to the additions they made on defense.
If the Packers can keep playing strong on that side of the ball, and Parsons’ influence is continually felt, there’s no telling what the ceiling might be for this team over the next several months.
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