What happened: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Monday that Micah Parsons is set to practice this week. Parsons has been sidelined on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury as the Packers defense gains momentum toward his return.

Why it matters: Green Bay sits at 5-3 through eight games, holding the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoff field following a 27-19 win over Carolina. Restoring their primary edge rusher bolsters the defensive front for the second-half playoff push.

What to watch: Green Bay will monitor Parsons' practice participation over the coming days to evaluate his readiness for game action.