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Packers' defense ranks fourth in DVOA under Gannon amid Parsons recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Packers' defense ranks fourth in DVOA under Gannon amid Parsons recovery

Summary

The Green Bay Packers currently hold the fourth rank in Defensive DVOA for the 2026 NFL season under coordinator Jonathan Gannon. This rise follows a tumultuous conclusion to the 2025 season, where the team's performance faltered after edge-rusher Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL. Despite Parsons recovering from injury, Gannon has effectively revamped the defense with various strategic pressures, enabling players like Lukas Van Ness and Dani Dennis-Sutton to excel. As Parsons works toward a return, Gannon's innovative schemes have kept the defense competitive.

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By the Numbers

•Packers traded for Micah Parsons before the 2025 season.
•Gannon's defense improved from 25th to fourth in DVOA in 2026.
•Parsons is recovering from his ACL injury but has not yet returned.
•Lukas Van Ness leads the team with five sacks this season.
•Gannon employs creative pressures to enhance defensive performance.

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What they're saying

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Green Bay’s defense fell apart after Micah Parsons tore his ACL last December. But under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon, the Packers rank fourth in Defensive DVOA, and Parsons is on the way back. How did this happen?
— Yahoo Sports

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