What happened: Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon has overseen steady defensive growth as edge rusher Micah Parsons nears a return from a knee injury. Parsons remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, with head coach Matt LaFleur confirming he has a chance to resume practicing next week.

Why it matters: Getting Parsons back provides a proven pass rusher to a unit finding its rhythm at midseason. Green Bay holds the NFC No. 7 seed at 5-3, and reinserting its top defensive playmaker strengthens the group for the second-half playoff push.

What to watch: Green Bay will monitor Parsons' practice participation next week to determine whether to open his 21-day activation window.