Micah Parsons isn’t shying away from the big prediction game.
The Packers pass rusher went all in on Jordan Love ahead of the 2026 season, saying he believes the Green Bay quarterback is capable of winning NFL MVP.
“I’m not gonna lie, I’m going with Jordan Love,” Parsons said. “Dark horse and MVP.”
He didn’t stop there. Parsons laid out the kind of season he thinks Love can put together, pointing to a huge statistical jump and the possibility of the quarterback taking over games when Green Bay needs him most.
“40 TDs, and I think he's going to have over 4,000 yards this year. There's gonna be a time this year where maybe the offense isn't doing well and Jordan just completely takes over.
That's what you want out of your quarterback. That full takeover, like, and I see the way that Matt talks about Jordan.
When the relationship becomes more than like 'these are the play calls, you run them' to 'hey, what do you think we get into here? What are you feeling?
Hey, I trust you'...he gets it, bro,” Parsons said.
The confidence comes as Green Bay tries to rebound from a rough finish to 2025. The Packers dropped five straight to close the season, then fell to the rival Chicago Bears in the wild-card round. Injuries were part of the problem, but the message around the team is clear: no excuses.
Love is back for another year under center, and the pressure on him is only growing. He threw for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions last season, numbers that helped keep the Packers afloat through some difficult stretches on offense.
Green Bay still has bigger goals in mind. The Packers want to get back into true Super Bowl contention, and Love remains central to that push. He’s been the starter for three seasons now, but he still hasn’t gotten the team to the Super Bowl.
There’s reason for Parsons to believe the ceiling is higher. The Packers have surrounded Love with plenty of weapons, and he has already shown he can clear 4,000 passing yards in a season. His career high in touchdown passes is 32, set in 2024.
Still, the next step is about consistency. Love will have to keep his focus on the week-to-week grind if he’s going to turn Parsons’ bold MVP call into reality.
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