Green Bay Packers Micah Parsons Makes NFL History; Joins Reggie White As The Only Players To Do This
In the Green Bay Packers’ decisive 23-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, star defensive end Micah Parsons didn’t just dominate the game—he etched his name into the NFL record books. By recording two sacks against the Vikings, Parsons reached 10 sacks on the season, a milestone that puts him in elite company.
The performance cemented Parsons as only the second player in NFL history to begin a career with five consecutive seasons of 10 or more sacks. The only other player to accomplish this feat is the legendary Reggie White, who started his NFL career with nine straight double-digit sack seasons.
A Game-Wrecking Performance Micah Parsons
Parsons was a relentless force against the Vikings, consistently putting pressure on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. His impact was felt most profoundly in the second half. After a special teams fumble recovery gave the Packers a 17-6 lead, the defense was unleashed, and Parsons took over.
On the first play of Minnesota’s next possession, Parsons recorded his first sack. On the following series, he terrorized the Vikings’ offensive line again. After blowing past left tackle Christian Darrisaw for his second sack of the day—and 10th of the season—Parsons followed it up by plowing through center Ryan Kelly on the very next play, setting up teammate Devonte Wyatt for another sack. The back-to-back plays effectively stalled any hope of a Vikings comeback. Parsons finished the game with two sacks, three quarterback hits, and was a constant disruption that the Vikings’ offense could not solve.
Defining a Standard of Excellence
For Parsons, reaching double-digit sacks is more than just a number; it’s a baseline for his level of play. “It’s a standard of play,” Parsons said after the game. “I feel like 10 sacks for the standard of player you are, that should be the minimum you should get.”
This achievement marks his 17th career game with two or more sacks, a number that trails only legends like Reggie White, J.J. Watt, and Richard Dent for the most multi-sack games through a player’s first five seasons. Since being traded to Green Bay before the season, Parsons has become the heart of the team’s pass rush. His 10 sacks lead the team and are the first 10-sack season for a Packer since 2020.
As the Packers continue their push for the NFC North title, Parsons’ ability to take over games has become a critical component of their success. His historic consistency and game-changing plays have solidified him as not just the closer for the Packers’ defense, but as one of the most dominant defensive players in the entire league.
Just hours before the showdown with the Panthers at Levi’s Stadium, QB Brock Purdy shared the real story behind his cleats – A tribute that left the entire 49ers fanbase speechless
Santa Clara, California. Today
Levi’s Stadium is always electric before a 49ers game. But tonight, as the team prepares to face the Carolina Panthers, Brock Purdy made the entire NFL pause — not with a highlight throw, but with the deeply emotional story behind the cleats he’ll be wearing.
As part of the “My Cause My Cleats” campaign, Purdy revealed that his customized cleats are a tribute to his late grandfather, Joe, who passed away after years battling Alzheimer’s. He was the man who placed a football in Purdy’s hands for the first time, who sat through scorching afternoons to watch every practice, and the person Purdy calls “the guiding light of my childhood.”
The cleats feature the signature purple of Alzheimer’s awareness, along with a small inscription: For Grandpa Joe.
When asked about the meaning behind them, Purdy responded with a softened voice:
“I just want to carry him with me every time I step onto the field, the same way he watched over me through all those early years. Even when he couldn’t remember me at the end, my memories of him never left for a single moment. If these cleats reach someone out there and help them stay strong through the journey my family once endured, then that’s the most beautiful way I can say thank you to him.”
The moment spread across social media instantly, and from Santa Clara to the Faithful online community, thousands of fans began sharing their own stories about loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. Many called Purdy “the voice this community needs.”
Purdy’s cleats will be auctioned immediately after the game, with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California — an organization that supported his family during his grandfather’s final years.
Purdy has never been the loud or flashy type, but tonight he proved once again that leadership isn’t defined by a 40-yard throw — it’s defined by the heart of the one holding the ball.
And as Purdy takes the field, everyone at Levi’s Stadium understands one thing clearly: he isn’t walking out there alone — his grandfather is still with him, every step of the way.
