Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: William Glasheen-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Packers’ Matt LaFleur addresses Micah Parsons’ frustrating situation

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 8:41 AM ET

The Green Bay Packers have one of the best defenses in the NFL in 2025, at least on paper. Through six weeks, they are 10th in the league with just 20.4 points allowed per game and fifth in total defense with 280.2 total yards surrendered per outing.

Superstar defensive end Micah Parsons surely is a big reason why the Packers’ unit is doing that well, with opponents forced to put so much focus on him. However, Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur also believes that opponents are getting a little too far in trying to contain the Packers’ extremely talented pass rusher.

Packers’ LaFleur comments on non-calls on opponents against Parsons

It’s safe to say that Parsons has already settled in with his new surroundings in Green Bay. After five games in the 2025 NFL season with the Packers, Parsons has already had some great moments on the field. He only has 2.5 sacks to date in his Green Bay tenure, but his impact on the team’s defense goes well beyond that number.

In the eyes of LaFleur, Parsons would have even made a much bigger difference in the first five games if not for some non-calls against those trying to slow down the four-time Pro Bowler.

“There are some that are egregious and I think those need to be called," LaFleur said, via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

Nevertheless, Parsons rates high on Pro Football Focus, which gives him a 92.4 overall grade — the highest among 177 edge rushers.

Packers' Matt LaFleur fires off ‘egregious’ take on Micah Parsons' frustrating situation 2 Parsons (1) signals to teammates before the snap against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 27-18.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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