Vikings Coach Wes Phillips Comments on Micah Parsons' Absence Ahead of Packers Game

The Minnesota Vikings will face the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 without Micah Parsons, who has been placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, sidelining him for at least the first four games of the season.

Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips acknowledged the impact of Parsons' absence, noting that the star linebacker has previously recorded 16 solo tackles and 4.0 sacks against Minnesota in three games. Phillips expressed his well wishes for Parsons' recovery while also stating he is glad the team will not have to contend with him.

Despite this advantage, the Vikings will still face challenges, particularly with Kyler Murray stepping in as quarterback. Murray is familiar with Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who previously coached him at the Arizona Cardinals. Additionally, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson emphasized the fierce rivalry between the two teams, highlighting the intense emotions that come with the matchup.