Introduction to the Upcoming Match
Sacking Dak Prescott would be bittersweet for Micah Parsons. The two-time All-Pro pass rusher downplayed his upcoming return to Dallas and expressed his feelings about potentially taking down his friend and former teammate in a conversation with The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Background on the Game
Parsons and the Green Bay Packers (2-1) face off against Prescott and the Cowboys (1-2) in front of a national television audience on Sunday night. Parsons told the AP about getting a chance to sack Prescott, “It’s going to be painful. That’s my guy. He was always like a good mentor for me. But you know how it is, he always told me if I ever faced him that it’ll be a great matchup, so I’m excited to see what Sunday brings itself.”
Parsons’ Approach to the Game
Parsons plans to treat it like an ordinary game, though it’ll be his first time inside AT&T Stadium as a visitor. “I accepted my fate weeks ago when the trade happened,” Parsons said. “So for me, it’s just all about playing another game and just doing what I do best, and that’s just be a disruptive football player. I think the media and the fans are trying to blow it up to be such a big thing. But I just look at it as just another game at AT&T.”
Context of the Trade
Just a game that was circled on everyone’s calendar after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones traded Parsons to the Packers one week before the NFL’s season opener, ending a lengthy contract dispute. The Packers increased their Super Bowl hopes with Parsons, and made the 26-year-old the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history by signing him to a $188 million, four-year contract that includes $136 million guaranteed.
Impact on the Teams
The Cowboys (1-2) have struggled without Parsons, especially on defense. They’ve allowed the third-most yards (397.7 per game), most passing yards (288) and sixth-highest points (30.7). Despite missing all of training camp and arriving in Green Bay a week before the first game, Parsons made an immediate impact on defense in a 27-13 win over the two-time defending NFC North champion Lions in Week 1. The Packers defeated Washington soundly 27-18 four days later. But the offense couldn’t get on track in a 13-10 loss at Cleveland in Week 3.
Parsons’ Experience with the Packers
“Besides the fans, just the teammates, the support staff, I mean they made this transition so great and I’m just extremely honored and blessed to be with such a great group of guys that want to win and that just want to play football and I think we’ve been playing really good football so far, so that helps and I just hope we continue that,” Parsons said.
Reaction to the Trade
Shock and surprise across North Texas. Just days before the season kicks off here on NBC 5, the Cowboys are moving on from Micah Parsons. The superstar pass rusher is headed to Green Bay in a blockbuster trade. The sports world has some strong reactions to the trade. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans continues coverage from Frisco.
Conclusion
The upcoming game between the Packers and the Cowboys will be a significant one, especially with Micah Parsons facing his former team. Parsons’ comments reflect a mix of excitement and nostalgia, highlighting the complexity of professional sports where friendships and competitive spirit intersect.
FAQs
- Q: Who is Micah Parsons facing in the upcoming game?
A: Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers are facing Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. - Q: Why is this game significant for Micah Parsons?
A: This game is significant because it will be Parsons’ first time playing against his former team, the Cowboys, since being traded to the Packers. - Q: How has Micah Parsons performed with the Packers so far?
A: Despite missing training camp, Parsons has made an immediate impact on the Packers’ defense, contributing to their wins in the first two games of the season.
