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Micah Parsons’ Former Coach Dan Quinn Gives Hilarious Response on How He Will Handle the DE Ahead of Week 2 Thursday Night Football

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The Washington Commanders face the Green Bay Packers in a thrilling Week 2 Thursday Night Football clash on September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field. This matchup carries extra excitement as Commanders head coach Dan Quinn prepares to face his former star, Micah Parsons, who is now a disruptive force for the Packers. After a 1-0 start with a 21-6 win over the Giants. Washington aims to build momentum, while Green Bay, fresh off a 27-13 victory against the Lions, look to leverage their improved defense in this primetime showdown.

The Commanders’ retooled roster, led by their QB Jayden Daniels and new additions like Deebo Samuels, faces a Packers team bolstered by Parsons’ blockbuster trade from Dallas. While many thought this move was overrated, Parsons balled out against the Lions, making the Packers look like a serious threat. Quinn, who coached Parsons to two All-Pro seasons, brings in some insider knowledge to the duel, which may help the Commanders.

MICAH PARSONS IS RELENTLESS

His first sack as a member of the @packers pic.twitter.com/Oorr7POxNe
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 7, 2025

Dan Quinn’s Playful Strategy to Neutralize Micah Parsons

In a Tuesday Press conference, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, who served as Micah Parsons’ defensive coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys from 2021 to 2023, offered a humorous yet calculated take on facing Parsons in Week 2. Parsons, a two-time first-team All-Pro and 2021 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, joined Green Bay via trade and made immediate impact in Week 1. When asked how to combat Parsons, Quinn said, “I’d sit him this week on a short week,” joking away.

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Quinn emphasized the need to track Parsons’ position pre-snap to limit the game-wrecking potential that he has. Parsons’ ability to pressure quarterbacks which was evident in the years prior, means Washington’s offensive line must execute a disciplined plan to protect Jayden Daniels and keep the Commanders’ offense on track. It will be by no means an easy task to contain Parsons going into Week 2, but Dan Quinn may have something in store for him, as Quinn knows Parsons’ tendencies better than any other coach there is.

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