Packers’ Micah Parsons Earns NFC Defensive Player of the Month Honor

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Packers’ Micah Parsons Earns NFC Defensive Player of the Month Honor

Micah Parsons, a defensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers, has achieved a remarkable milestone. For October, he has been awarded the NFC Defensive Player of the Month. This honor marks the second time in his career that Parsons has received this accolade.

Performance Highlights

During October, Parsons showcased his skills in three victories, accumulating impressive stats. He recorded:

9 tackles
6 quarterback hits
4 sacks

Parsons was previously recognized with a monthly award while playing for the Dallas Cowboys in September 2023.

Coaches’ Praise

Head Coach Matt LaFleur praised Parsons, emphasizing his significant impact on the team’s defense. “He’s been outstanding,” LaFleur stated, highlighting the synergy among the defensive players.

Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley and Defensive Line Coach DeMarcus Covington have also played vital roles in leveraging Parsons’ unique abilities by creatively positioning him on the field.

Historical Context

This marks the third occasion in five seasons that a Packers player has earned the NFC Defensive Player of the Month award in October. The prior recipients were:

Xavier McKinney in 2024
De’Vondre Campbell in 2021

Season Overview

Since joining Green Bay in a late-August trade, Parsons has made a significant contribution. His current season totals include:

17 tackles
14 quarterback hits (team-high)
6.5 sacks

Recently, he was recognized as the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after a standout performance against the Arizona Cardinals. In that game, he achieved:

5 tackles (4 solo)
3 sacks (career-high)
4 tackles for loss (tied career high)
5 quarterback hits (tied career best)

NFL Next Gen Stats

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Parsons recorded a career-high of 11 pressures in the victory over the Cardinals. This number marks the highest pressure count for a Packers player since tracking began in 2016. Presently, he leads the NFL with 44 pressures for the season.

Historic Sacking Duo

With Parsons and fellow defensive lineman Rashan Gary, who has noted 7.5 sacks, the Packers have accomplished a unique feat. This is the first time since the NFL began officially recording sacks in 1982 that two Packers players have each achieved over 6.5 sacks within the first seven games of a season.