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So, here we are—Green Bay Packers pull off what might just be the steal of the offseason, snagging the mercurial Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys. Now, you’ve gotta ask yourself: what sorcery is this? A linebacker in the prime of his powers, arriving amid the usual roster shuffle, and suddenly the odds-makers have him perched atop their Defensive Player of the Year charts like a cat on a warm windowsill. Too early to crown him? Maybe. But after six games where he’s been practically unblockable—heck, three sacks in Week 7 alone—it’s hard not to think the Packers might’ve landed themselves a franchise game-changer. Double-teamed like he’s their secret weapon, Parsons isn’t just disrupting offenses; he’s rewriting the defensive playbook. If he stays healthy—and that’s a big if—the Packers defense could be the proverbial wrecking ball the NFL’s been waiting for. Buckle up, this season just got a whole lot more fascinating.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 19: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. — (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers hit the jackpot during the offseason, orchestrating a trade with the Dallas Cowboys to acquire Micah Parsons.

Parsons, of course, is a linebacker in the prime of his career, and players of his caliber don’t become available often.

When he was added to the team, fans and analysts alike believed he’d make a massive impact on the organization, but the extent of that impact was unknown at the time.

He’s more than exceeded expectations through six games, and, as analyst Rob Westerman III pointed out on X, Parsons is currently the betting favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year on Polymarket.

Micah Parsons is currently the FAVORITE to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year, per @PolymarketSport.

Odds:
Micah Parsons: 36%
Nik Bonitto: 30.3%
Pat Surtain: 28.5%
Josh Hines-Allen: 27.4%#Packers #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/hBudOMMMDn

— GBP Daily – Rob Westerman lll (@GBPdaily) October 20, 2025

This puts him ahead of players like Nick Bonitto, Pat Surtain, and Josh Hines-Allen, who are all having strong seasons.

Parsons has been a cut above the rest thus far, and his three sacks in Week 7 were a perfect example of that.

He’s double-teamed more often than not, which is seemingly the only way opposing teams can slow him down.

This allows his teammates to get home to the quarterback and wreak havoc in the backfield, and if Parsons gets free of his double-teams, he’s a game-wrecker.

The Packers’ defense hasn’t been as strong as they would have liked over the past few weeks, especially compared to how they performed against the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, but with Parsons on the field, they have a chance against any opponent.

His health was a concern coming into the year, but if he stays healthy, the sky is the limit.

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