Micah Parsons is expected to open the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as he continues recovering from ACL and meniscus surgery. Current reports indicate he is unlikely to return until approximately mid-October, confirming Green Bay will be without its premier pass rusher for the opening portion of the season.

Lower expectations for Green Bay's defense early in the season and give a slight boost to opposing offenses facing the Packers during Parsons' absence.

This is not a new injury but an important confirmation of his recovery timeline. Parsons remains one of the NFL's most impactful defensive players, and his absence changes the outlook for Green Bay's defense during the first several weeks of the season.

Elite defensive injuries rarely move fantasy rankings, but Parsons is an exception. His absence is meaningful enough to influence weekly matchup decisions and Green Bay's early-season DST value.

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