Packers Defeat Steelers 35-25 as Parsons Pressure Impacts Rodgers

Micah Parsons, recently signed to a lucrative contract with the Green Bay Packers, had a significant impact during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, notably sacking quarterback Aaron Rodgers and pressuring him throughout the match. While Parsons succeeded in bringing Rodgers down once, he also nearly sacked him on another play, during which Rodgers cleverly used the crowd noise as a cue to release the ball just in time, an act Parsons praised as veteran savvy. The two shared a lighthearted moment after the near-sack, with Rodgers jokingly telling Parsons to buy his house in Green Bay, which Parsons can now afford given his contract. Parsons' pressure seemed to rattle Rodgers, who was described by former NFL players as visibly hesitant and distracted, ultimately affecting his performance and contributing to the Steelers' second-half collapse. The Packers' defense, led by Parsons and Rashan Gary, sacked Rodgers three times, helping turn the game around after a halftime deficit and securing a 35-25 victory. This game highlighted Parsons' emergence as a dominant pass rusher and Rodgers' enduring football IQ, even as the Steelers struggled to contain him.