The Green Bay Packers look ready to hit their stride. After the next two or three games, it will become clear if they are legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Micah Parsons has already bolstered the defense. On offense, Jordan Love just needs to ensure the team puts enough points on the board. Because when it comes to winning, the defense will take care of the rest.
Parsons spoke to reporters Thursday night following the Packers' 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders. He discussed the defense's crucial role and how many points Love needs to contribute for the team to win.
“What I’ve been telling everyone, defense wins championships,” Parsons said. “J-Love, I think you give us 20 points, we should be able to win that game It’s all about getting stops and getting the ball back to the offense.”
Green Bay's defense has been a dominant force early this season, allowing just 15.5 points per game on average. Parsons had six pressures on Commanders' Jayden Daniels on Thursday. The defense sacked the young QB four times, and the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year completed 24 of 42 passes for just 200 yards.
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Parsons added:
“As y’all seen against Baltimore and Buffalo, you can have your quarterback damn near have a perfect game but still lose because, guess what, the defense gave up, what, 40 points? So, defense wins championships. I think the fans like points and they like to see the big plays, but when you play great defense, it’s just so beautiful to see.”
Meanwhile, Jordan Love has stepped up on offense, putting up 292 passing yards and two touchdowns without turning the ball over.