Micah Parsons shakes the NFL with injury identical to Mahomes

Micah Parsons set off alarms across the NFL after going down in Week 15 against Denver. The Packers pass rusher grabbed his left knee, and the images instantly reminded fans of Patrick Mahomes’ injury days earlier.

The coincidence shocked supporters, who saw two of the league’s biggest stars sidelined at the same stage of the season. According to Firstsportz, medical tests confirmed the worst: Micah Parsons tore his ACL and will miss at least ten months.

Micah Parsons is down on the field for the Packers pic.twitter.com/EY4EfyiQFK

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 14, 2025

The moment of the injury

Micah Parsons tried to rush Bo Nix in the third quarter when his knee suddenly gave out. He left the field with medical staff, a scene that quickly spread across social media.

Packers believe Micah Parsons tore his ACL. https://t.co/kFuS2j3h0z

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2025

The news hit Green Bay hard, stripping the team of its defensive leader right when they needed him most. Micah Parsons’ absence adds to a growing list of problems complicating the Packers’ playoff push.

Fans react

Micah Parsons sparked a wave of posts online. Fans lamented that both he and Mahomes suffered the same devastating injury. For many, the season lost its shine without their highlight plays, the ones that fuel conversations in bars and living rooms.

 

The overall mood was disbelief and sadness, showing how much the league depends on stars who change games.

More setbacks in Green Bay

Micah Parsons wasn’t the only blow for the Packers. Christian Watson, Zach Tom, and Quay Walker also picked up injuries, though not season-ending. Still, the pile-up of absences makes the road tougher for a team that already fell 34-26 to the Broncos.

In a matter of minutes the Packers have lost Christian Watson, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, and now Micah Parsons.

THIS IS A DISASTER. pic.twitter.com/UKJ7mcOAf4

— SleeperPackers (@SleeperPackers) December 14, 2025

With a 7-7 record and a difficult schedule ahead, the franchise needs backups to step up. Without Micah Parsons, keeping playoff hopes alive becomes a monumental challenge.