US EditionLions vs. Packers Predictions, Picks and Best Bets: Will Detroit Spoil Parsons’ Debut?
Micah Parsons is expected to play limited snaps in his debut despite a back injury, as the Packers aim to enhance their defense against division rivals.
- On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers will see All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons make his debut after being declared active despite a back issue limiting his practice this week.
- Just over a week ago, Green Bay acquired Micah Parsons, sending 2026 and 2027 first-round picks and Kenny Clark to Dallas to bolster their pass rush amid a Cowboys contract stalemate.
- Earlier this week, ESPN reported Micah Parsons has an L4/L5 facet joint sprain and was limited in three practices after prior treatment at Dallas Cowboys training camp.
- Sources say Micah Parsons will have a limited snap count and is not expected to play every down as the Green Bay Packers coaching staff finalizes his workload after listing him questionable on Friday.
- The Parsons trade added national intrigue to an already heated Lions–Packers rivalry and made the matchup more compelling at Lambeau Field today, a heavyweight Week 1 NFC North showdown between top contenders.
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Micah Parsons live stats: Updated Packers vs. Lions score, highlights from NFL Week 1 game
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from a Week 1 matchup between the Packers and Lions, with star defender Micah Parsons making his debut with Green Bay following a preseason trade.
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Marietta Daily JournalPackers star edge rusher Micah Parsons active for season opener
GREEN BAY, Wis. Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons, who has been bothered by a back injury since being acquired recently in a blockbuster trade with Dallas, is active for today's season opener against the visiting Detroit Lions.
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Micah Parsons set to make his Packers debut after dealing with back issue
Micah Parsons is set to make his Green Bay Packers debut after they acquired the superstar edge rusher from the Dallas Cowboys in a blockbuster trade.
Lions vs. Packers predictions, picks and best bets: Will Detroit spoil Parsons’ debut?
The Micah Parsons trade shifted the odds to favor Green Bay, but Detroit's core strengths and high-scoring potential give the Lions a chance to win their fourth straight game at Lambeau Field. Get our Lions vs. Packers picks here.
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