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Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons sidelined for Packers vs. Falcons matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:08 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons sidelined for Packers vs. Falcons matchup

Summary

The Green Bay Packers face the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football without key players Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons. Jacobs is on the Commissioner’s Exempt List due to off-field issues, including a recent misdemeanor battery conviction. Parsons, acquired from the Dallas Cowboys, remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he recovers from a torn ACL and meniscus. His absence limits the Packers' defensive options, while Jacobs' absence necessitates increased roles for backup running backs. Both teams look to capitalize on the Packers’ diminished roster as the game unfolds.

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Status Watch

•Josh Jacobs is on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and not playing.
•Micah Parsons is recovering from knee injuries and on the PUP list.
•Both players are pivotal for the Packers' offensive and defensive strategies.
•A backup running back committee will fill Jacobs' role in the game.
•The game is part of Week 3 Thursday Night Football.

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4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Why Isn’t Josh Jacobs Playing, and Why Isn’t Micah Parsons Playing vs. Falcons for Packers?

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Falcons caught a couple of breaks in Week 3. They’re playing Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers, and the Pack certainly aren’t at full strength. Josh Jacobs isn’t playing, and neither is Micah Parsons. The Jacobs absence forces a variety of running backs to step up in his place, like Kaleb […] The post Why Isn’t Josh Jacobs Playing, and Why Isn’t Micah Parsons Playing vs. Falcons for Packers? appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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