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The Dallas Cowboys will face the Green Bay Packers under the primetime lights of Sunday Night Football in Week 4, a matchup that comes with added intrigue. For the first time since his blockbuster trade to Green Bay, Micah Parsons will line up against the franchise where he became a household name.
Quarterback Dak Prescott, who spent four seasons alongside Parsons in Dallas, admitted he’s looking forward to the showdown. Speaking to reporters this week, Prescott reflected on what it will be like to see his former teammate on the other side of the field.
“Just excited to go and have that matchup,” Prescott said. “But he’s got five guys up front, plus tight ends and running backs that he’s got to get through. Then we’ll worry about if he can get to me.”
The reunion comes after the Cowboys sent Parsons to Green Bay in exchange for defensive lineman Kenny Clark and two future first-round draft picks. While Dallas has stumbled to a 1-2 start this season, Prescott has still been a bright spot, ranking among the league’s leaders in passing yards after three games.
For Parsons, the spotlight will be on his ability to disrupt the very quarterback who once mentored him. Through three weeks, the Packers’ pass rusher has already racked up 19 pressures, second-most in the league, and looks poised to cause problems for an offensive line that has allowed Prescott to be pressured 45 times so far.
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Despite his disruptive start in Green Bay, Parsons confessed that Sunday won’t be business as usual. Facing Prescott, a teammate, friend, and mentor during his four seasons in Dallas, brings an emotional twist.
“It’s going to be painful,” Parsons told the Associated Press. “That’s my guy. He was always like a good mentor for me. But you know how it is. He always told me if I ever faced him that it’ll be a great matchup, so I’m excited to see what Sunday brings itself.”
Parsons was also quick to downplay the broader narrative surrounding his return to AT&T Stadium. Fans have circled the date, the media has hyped it as a revenge game, and the storyline of Parsons chasing down his former quarterback has dominated headlines all week. But for Parsons, the emotion isn’t nearly as dramatic as it might look from the outside.
“I accepted my fate weeks ago when the trade happened,” he added. “So, for me, it’s just all about playing another game and just doing what I do best, and that’s just being a disruptive football player. I think the media and the fans are trying to blow it up to be such a big thing. But I just look at it as just another game at AT&T.”
The reality, of course, is that the matchup is far from ordinary. When the Cowboys and Packers clash on September 28 at 8:20 p.m. ET, all eyes will be on Prescott and Parsons, two former allies now set to test each other in front of a national audience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who did the Dallas Cowboys trade Micah Parsons for?
The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for defensive lineman Kenny Clark, along with two first-round picks in 2026 and 2027.
How has Micah Parsons performed since joining the Packers?
Parsons has quickly made his presence felt in Green Bay. Through three games, he has recorded 19 quarterback pressures, the second-most in the NFL, along with 1.5 sacks, showing he remains one of the league’s most disruptive defenders.
What did Dak Prescott say about facing Micah Parsons?
Prescott admitted he’s excited for the matchup against his former teammate. He also joked that Parsons will first have to get past the offensive line, tight ends, and running backs before worrying about reaching him in the backfield.
Why does Micah Parsons say sacking Dak Prescott will be ‘painful’?
Parsons explained that Prescott was more than just a quarterback to him during their time together in Dallas; he was a mentor and a close friend. That bond makes the idea of tackling Prescott bittersweet, even as he prepares to do his job for Green Bay.
When is the Cowboys vs. Packers Week 4 game?
The highly anticipated showdown will take place on Sunday Night Football on September 28, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium. It will mark Parsons’ first time back in Dallas as a visiting player, adding even more emotion to the primetime clash.
