Green Bay lands Micah Parsons from Dallas for Kenny Clark and two first-round picks, then signs him to a four-year, 188 million deal. Parsons injects star power into a defense that also features Lukas Van Ness, whom Parsons has praised as a potential breakout. Week 1 showed Parsons at 29 snaps as he ramps up from a back sprain, opening more opportunities for Van Ness. If Parsons hits stride, Van Ness could rise toward a 2025 breakout and Green Bay's edge game becomes fantasy league-worthy.

Week 2 IDP waiver targets arrive with nine players across linebacker, defensive line and cornerback/safety, anchored by Demetrius Knight Jr., Carson Schwesinger and Germaine Pratt at LB, Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness and Haason Reddick on the DL, and Jordan Battle, Chamarri Conner and Roger McCreary in the secondary. Two players are slated for cuts: Jack Sanborn and Jaden Hicks. Rosters and Week 1 performances shape the pickups, with Packers, Bengals, Browns, Raiders, Chiefs and Titans all providing relevant week-two streaming opportunities.

Expect starting roles to drive the most value: Knight Jr. and Schwesinger are already seeing snaps, Pratt flashed veteran production in a new scheme, and the Packers’ edge trio (Gary, Van Ness, Reddick) could anchor multiple-package rushes. Battle, Conner and McCreary offer high-tide tackle upside and the potential for turnovers against upcoming pass-heavy offenses.

Green Bay kicked off 2025 with a statement 27-13 win over Detroit, riding a surgical Love-led offense and a ferocious defense. Love connected for two TDs on 16 of 22 attempts, while Packers receivers combined for 188 yards. Micah Parsons flashed immediately, pressuring Goff and contributing to a pivotal Williams interception, as Green Bay chased down the Lions with four sacks and stifled Detroit’s run game.

Packers’ rookies and veterans alike shined: Doubs and Reed torched the end zone, Kraft hauled in a 15-yard score, and Wyatt’s pressure helped seal the win alongside Gary and Van Ness. Detroit could only muster 46 rushing yards and faced a swarming GB defense, while Gibbs and Montgomery lingered in the backfield for the Lions.