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Micah Parsons Makes NFL History with Record-Breaking Performance in Packers-Lions Thanksgiving Game
Parsons reached 12.5 sacks this season, becoming the first player since 1983 with 12+ sacks in each of his first five NFL seasons, aiding Packers' defense-led win.
- On Thursday in Detroit, the Green Bay Packers escaped with a 31-24 Thanksgiving victory as Micah Parsons reached 12.5 sacks, becoming the first player with 12 sacks in each of his first five seasons.
- After an offseason holdout in Dallas, Parsons faced criticism this year for a slow start but has become a defensive focal point for the Green Bay Packers.
- Statistically, Parsons finished with eight tackles, four QB hits and 2.5 sacks, including two sacks on a late fourth-quarter drive that forced Detroit to settle for a field goal.
- The result left Green Bay at 8-3-1 and put them back into the NFC playoff hunt while the Packers get a long week to prepare for the Chicago Bears on Dec. 7.
- The achievement places Parsons among all-time greats like Reggie White and Derrick Thomas, while ranking him with top pass rushers Myles Garrett and Brian Burns.
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Micah Parsons makes NFL history with record-breaking performance in Packers-Lions Thanksgiving game
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