Rashan Gary has gone from watching Micah Parsons wreak havoc on opposing offenses to benefitting from his presence along the Packers‘ front seven.
Sunday, Parsons and Gary delivered in the biggest moments of a game that the Packers needed them to in order to not just avoid dropping a second loss to an inferior opponent where Green Bay played down to its competition.
Rashan Gary still impressed by Packers’ Micah Parsons
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws a pass under pressure from Green Bay defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Parsons was a one-man wrecking crew against the Cardinals, making critical plays at the biggest junctures late in a 27-23 Green Bay victory that felt eerily similar to the Packers’ loss to the Cleveland Browns earlier this season.
But, this time, Parsons rose to the moment, finishing with five total tackles, three sacks, and five quarterback hits.
“Same player you seen from Dallas making big-time plays is the player you see now,” Gary told reporters after the game. “The confidence, the swagger, what he brings to the defense, that’s what you expect from him. It’s gonna be hell for anybody that goes against him.”
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) pursues Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Gary has benefitted from having Parsons along the same defensive line, and made his fair share of plays in the backfield, including a critical strip-sack in the third quarter and logging two quarterback hits on Cardinals veteran Jacoby Brissett.
It sure seems that Parsons’ confidence, and his production, are rubbing off on his Packers’ teammates, and as this group continues to build momentum it could spell trouble for the rest of the NFC.
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Image Credit: Mark J. Rebilas – Imagn Images