Micah Parsons takes the spotlight. Rashan Gary leads the league in sacks.
But another Green Bay Packers pass-rusher is quietly breaking out and finally beginning to deliver on first-round expectations: Lukas Van Ness.
Selected 13th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Van Ness put together two underwhelming campaigns to begin his Packers career, recording just seven sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 34 games. He remained a backup, making zero starts in that time. But the breakout is finally here, and Van Ness is making a significant impact in Jeff Hafley's defense.
Lukas Van Ness is finally enjoying the breakout season Packers fans have waited for
The Parsons effect is real, but the Packers' defense is still dominating even when No.