The Green Bay Packers’ defense delivered another strong outing on Sunday night at Lambeau Field. The Packers held Dallas to 13 points and improved to 4-2 with a 23-13 victory. Jordan Love accounted for two touchdowns as Green Bay built a 17-0 halftime lead and never looked back.
The result extended the Packers’ winning streak to three games after a slow start. Dallas fell to 2-4 and managed only one score through the first three quarters. Dak Prescott threw two interceptions while the Packers’ front generated consistent pressure without its top edge rusher.
Micah Parsons remained sidelined for the matchup against his former team. His absence did not prevent Green Bay from controlling the game, but questions about his return timeline continue to linger one day later. The star pass rusher has yet to play in 2026 while recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus damage suffered last December.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN reporter Adam Schefter shared the latest information on Parsons’ status.
“I was told that Micah Parsons wasn’t close to playing against the Dallas Cowboys. They haven’t opened up his practice window yet and I’m not anticipating that right now. Will he be ready in early November or do they wait until after the bye,” Schefter said.
That update aligned with the outcome of Sunday’s game. Parsons watched from the sideline as the Packers’ defense held Dallas in check. The 21-day practice window that would allow him to begin working with the team remains closed for now. The comments left open the possibility of an early November return or a further delay until after Green Bay’s bye week. Those questions remain open as the Packers prepare for their next opponent. Parsons had targeted the Cowboys game as a realistic return date during training camp. That goal slipped as the medical staff took a cautious approach with the 27-year-old. Coach Matt LaFleur has described the recovery as getting closer while still awaiting full clearance. The Packers have managed without him through six games. Younger edge rushers have filled larger roles while the unit generates pressure. Sunday’s performance showed the defense can hold its own, though adding Parsons would clearly elevate the pass rush once he is ready. Green Bay’s next games include a road matchup against Detroit and a Thursday night contest with Carolina. Those contests will come before a bye, giving the team time to evaluate when to open the practice window. Early November against New England has surfaced as a potential target in other reporting if progress continues. Parsons has emphasized the importance of addressing underlying issues that contributed to the original injury. He has spoken about wanting to avoid compensatory problems on the opposite side of his body. That mindset appears to be guiding the Packers’ measured approach. For now, the focus stays on his rehab work away from full team practice. Sources have described the recovery as free of major setbacks. The organization continues to monitor his progress daily. The victory over Dallas provided a boost for a Packers team still searching for its full form. Parsons’ eventual return could add another layer to a defense that has shown resilience. Both the player and the coaching staff seem committed to getting the timing right rather than rushing the process. Sunday night’s result offered a reminder that Green Bay can compete without its most dynamic edge presence. The next update on when that presence returns will shape expectations for the second half of the season. Fans will keep watching for signs that the practice window is finally about to open.
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