Micah Parsons spreads the love after making history in win

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Packers star Micah Parsons spreads the love after making history in Thanksgiving win

By Ernesto Cova | Last updated Nov 27, 2025 5:07 PM ET

The Green Bay Packers made a statement on their trip to Motor City.

Matt LaFleur's team dominated the Detroit Lions 31-24 behind a strong performance by Jordan Love and a historic game by Micah Parsons.

Parsons had eight pressures, four QB hits, three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks to become the first player in NFL history with at least 12 sacks in his first five seasons in the league.

However, when asked about the win, the former Dallas Cowboys star tipped his hat to his quarterback instead.

Micah Parsons credits Jordan Love for the win

"I think Jordan (Love) was on fire all night in his position, and we just got a chance when we were in the game, and that's what we do best. When (other) teams gotta throw the ball, we just rush, and we can do a lot of good things," Parsons said after the game.

Micah Parsons and the Packers earned the Turducken this year

Safe to say, Parsons enjoyed the "much improved turkey"

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Love completed 18 of 30 passes for 234 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, so he also deserves plenty of credit for the win, even if he didn't make history like his teammate.

Parsons is now up to 12.5 sacks — and counting — this season. He's third in the league behind Myles Garrett (18.0) and Brian Burns (13.0).

He had one crucial stop on third-and-goal, breaking loose and getting to Jared Goff to force the Lions to attempt a field goal in what would end up being their final offensive drive of the game.

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The Packers are now 8-3-1 and could finish the week on top of the NFC North if the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears.

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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