Parsons returns to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys in key NFC showdown

Micah Parsons will return to AT&T Stadium on Sept. 28 when the Green Bay Packers visit the Dallas Cowboys in a meeting that has already taken on added drama. Parsons, a four-time Pro Bowler, left Dallas after the 2024 season and has helped Green Bay to a 2-1 start that has them atop the NFC North. The Cowboys, by contrast, enter Week 4 at 1-2 after a 31-14 loss to the Chicago Bears in which a sluggish start and defensive lapses doomed Dallas early. The Week 4 matchup pits a familiar face against the franchise that helped forge his rise in the league, but the focus remains on what each team needs to do to salvage its season early in the schedule.

Parsons’ return adds a layer of intrigue to a game that could have meaningful implications for both clubs’ outlooks. After Green Bay’s 13-10 win over a Browns squad led by Joe Flacco, Parsons spoke about the challenge of winning in the NFL, saying, “It’s hard as hell to win football games. So, when you win football games, it’s a celebration. But when you lose, it sucks.” His presence will be felt on a Dallas defense that has struggled to generate pressure and coverage points through the first three weeks, a topic Dallas owner and general manager Jerry Jones addressed after the Bears game when he called out the combination of a slow pass rush and vulnerable coverage as a bad mix for a defense that fancies itself as a strength.

The ticket market for the Cowboys-Packers game reflected a mix of urgency and curiosity. At the time of publication, the lowest price on Standing Room Only seats was $58, including fees, with actual seats starting at $145. Prices can fluctuate in the hours and days leading up to kickoff. A breakdown of ticket prices by sections at AT&T Stadium showed Standing Room Only options at the low end and midrange seating in the 400 level for around $145, with 300 and 200 level seats typically higher. In all, the New York Post corroborated the listed prices at publication time, and the marketplace used for estimates is Vivid Seats, a widely used secondary-market site that notes a buyer guarantee and delivery prior to the event. The report emphasizes that prices on secondary markets can be influenced by demand and may be higher or lower than face value.

For fans evaluating their options, the ticket map shown in the report places prices by seating tier: 400 Level around $145, 300 Level roughly $259, 200 Level around $284, and 100 Level near $375, with premium experiences like Miller Lite Club and various suites commanding significantly higher prices. The article also notes a wide range of price points across the stadium’s various pockets and configurations, including high-end suites and club seating that can exceed thousands of dollars depending on demand. These figures reflect the market at the time and are subject to change as the game approaches.

If you can’t make Sept. 28’s showdown, Dallas has a full calendar of home dates on the horizon. The report lists six more 2025 home games at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, including clashes with the Commanders, Cardinals, Eagles, Chiefs, Vikings and Chargers, each carrying its own price dynamics and potential playoff implications. The schedule underscores the stadium’s role as a consistent focal point for a busy Dallas sports and entertainment scene, alongside a robust slate of non-football events that fill the venue throughout the year.

For those watching at home or streaming, the Cowboys will be part of a broad broadcast lineup. Dallas games are typically carried across a combination of ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, with most NFC games airing on Fox. Sunday night games appear on NBC with Peacock, Monday night games on ESPN, and Thursday night games streamed on Amazon Prime Video. The arrangement means fans have multiple ways to follow the action, depending on their local market and service availability.

Beyond the game itself, the city’s weekend slate includes other attractions that week, including major concerts and events announced for the season. The surrounding entertainment calendar reinforces AT&T Stadium as a centerpiece of Dallas’ fall and winter schedule, offering a mix of football, music and live events that draw large crowds beyond football fans alone.

The dynamic around this particular matchup is shaped by the contrasting trajectories of the teams involved. Green Bay’s hot start under a new regime has generated optimism in the weeks since training camp, while Dallas has faced early-season tests that exposed gaps in its defense and execution. The Sept. 28 game could serve as a turning point for either franchise if one side can claim momentum in a game that features a familiar face returning to the arena where he built his reputation.

This story was prepared from notes and reporting provided by multiple outlets, with updates and ticket-price details corroborated by the New York Post and Vivid Seats at publication time. As always, prices in secondary markets are fluid and subject to change as the event approaches.