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By Evan Massey
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The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos are facing off in Week 15 NFL action in a matchup of two potential Super Bowl teams. Unfortunately, the Packers saw superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons go down with what appeared to be a gruesome knee injury late in the third quarter.
Parsons, who was acquired just ahead of the regular season in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys, has been the clear-cut leader for the Packers' defense.
Green Bay saw the superstar go down with the injury on a non-contact play. Usually, those plays don't end up yielding good news.
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Of course, no official injury diagnosis has been made. All that can be talked about is what was seen on the field. However, it did not look good at all for Parsons.
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Here is a video of the play that saw Parsons end up on the field in pain, clutching at his knee.
This wasn't the first key injury for the Packers on the afternoon. Christian Watson, the team's No. 1 wide receiver, was ruled out of the game due to a chest injury as well. Both injuries could have a massive impact on Green Bay's ability to be a contender in the NFC playoff picture.
Coming into this week's game, the Packers held a 9-3-1 record. They had retaken the lead in the NFC North division race after defeating the Chicago Bears in Week 14. This week, they had a chance to set themselves up nicely in the playoff picture.
Only time will tell whether or not Parsons' injury ends up being a season-ending issue. It sure seemed that way from the video of the injury and with how Parsons reacted while lying on the field, grabbing his knee.
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Green Bay still has a game to try and win against the Broncos. Without Parsons and Watson on the field, that job got much more difficult.
Hopefully, the Packers will be greeted by a favorable injury update on Parsons after the game. Fans will hold out hope, but it seems like there is a much better chance of the exact opposite becoming a reality.
After today's game, Green Bay will prepare for another rivalry showdown against the Bears on Saturday Night Football next week.
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