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Packers’ Micah Parsons Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month After Dominant October

His disruptive month validates Green Bay’s all‑in trade for the pass rusher, spotlighting a defense transformed.

Overview

  • Parsons earned the October honor after posting nine tackles, four sacks and six quarterback hits during Green Bay’s 3-0 month.
  • Through seven games he has 6.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits and six tackles for loss, contributing to the NFC’s best record at 5-1-1.
  • NFL Next Gen Stats credited him with a career-high 11 pressures against the Cardinals and he is reported to lead the league with 44 pressures this season.
  • Head coach Matt LaFleur praised his impact as the staff moves him inside and outside, with his attention from blockers creating chances for teammates such as Rashan Gary.
  • Acquired from Dallas for Kenny Clark and two future first-round picks, Parsons also urged focus heading into Week 9, saying the Panthers matchup is not a trap game.