October 20, 2025| Green Bay Packers

In a game defined by grit, defense, and heart, Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons made headlines not for his three sacks, but for what he said afterward.

Following the Packers’ thrilling 27–23 road win over the Arizona Cardinals, Parsons was named the game’s MVP by several national outlets — a recognition that seemed obvious after his relentless performance. He disrupted Kyler Murray all night, forcing key third-down stops and setting the tone for a defense that carried Green Bay through the first half.

Yet when the trophy was placed before him, Parsons shook his head and stepped away from the spotlight. “I don’t care what people say about the MVP. Every time I see my teammates hugging after the game, every time I hear the roar of Packers fans echoing through the stadium — I know I’m in the right place. That’s what truly matters.”

At first, reporters were left guessing who “him” referred to. But the answer became clear soon enough — it was running back Josh Jacobs, whose bruising 98-yard outing and two fourth-quarter touchdowns completed Green Bay’s comeback and sealed their first road victory of the year.

Jacobs’ effort — fighting through illness and a lingering calf strain — had inspired the entire locker room. After the game, teammates shared how his determination kept the offense alive when fatigue and pressure started to mount. “That’s what leadership looks like,” Parsons later added. “He never said a word, just lined up and fought every down. Guys like that make everyone better.”

Across social media, fans and analysts alike praised Parsons’ humility. One ESPN commentator wrote, “You can’t coach that kind of respect — Parsons just showed the league what a true teammate sounds like.”

Meanwhile, kicker Lucas Havrisik quietly carved his own name into Packers history, hitting a record-breaking 61-yard field goal before halftime — the longest in franchise history. That kick kept Green Bay within striking distance and set the stage for Jacobs’ late-game heroics.

When asked if he regretted giving up his MVP moment, Parsons smiled. “Stats come and go,” he said. “But when you see a guy fight like that — through pain, through pressure — you know the game belongs to him.”

On a night where records were broken and reputations were built, Micah Parsons reminded everyone what true greatness looks like — not just in power, but in humility.

And as the locker room erupted in celebration, one sentence from Parsons lingered louder than the cheers: “He deserves it more than me.”