Vikings Lead North; But Jacobs, Parsons Ramp-Up Timeline

The Border Battle between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers just got more interesting for the next time…

By Steve Hoikkala · Purple PSD

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:43 PM

Key Things to Know

Green Bay expects Josh Jacobs to return from the Commissioner Exempt list ahead of their Week 10 rematch with the division-leading Vikings.
Micah Parsons is progressing on a slower recovery timeline from an ACL and meniscus injury, targeting a possible November return.
Minnesota leads the NFC North with a 5-0 record, holding a two-game advantage over the 3-2 Packers, Lions, and Bears.

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The Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North at 5-0, but upcoming rival Green Bay Packers are preparing for the returns of key stars Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons ahead of their Week 10 rematch. ESPN reported that Jacobs is coming off the Commissioner Exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to practice and potentially play against the Detroit Lions on October 25.

While Jacobs is expected to ramp up quickly, Parsons faces a more cautious timeline as he recovers from an ACL and meniscus injury. Steve Hoikkala notes that a potential November return could see Parsons ready around the November 15 meeting against Minnesota, presenting a tougher challenge for the division-leading Vikings.

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