Locked On Cowboys – Episode Summary

Episode Title: REVENGE: Micah Parsons RETURNS to Dallas | Can Cowboys Pull Off MASSIVE Upset?
Date: September 25, 2025
Hosts: Marcus Mosher (Locked On Cowboys) with Peter Bukowski (Locked On Packers)
Podcast Network: Locked On Podcast Network

Overview

This episode is a special crossover between Locked On Cowboys and Locked On Packers, previewing a highly anticipated Sunday Night Football matchup featuring Micah Parsons’ first game back in Dallas since joining Green Bay. The hosts discuss the core storylines (Parsons’ “revenge game,” Cowboys’ tough injury situation), break down pivotal matchups, and analyze what each team must do to win in a game that both franchises desperately need to keep their seasons on track.

Main Theme and Purpose

• Preview the Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers game with an emphasis on:
  • Micah Parsons’ return to AT&T Stadium as a Packer
  • Both teams needing a bounce-back after difficult losses
  • Key injuries and their impact on game planning
  • The psychological and emotional stakes for Dallas fans

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Micah Parsons "Revenge" Narrative

• Parsons faces the Cowboys for the first time since his dramatic offseason trade to Green Bay.
  • Jerry Jones has ruled out a tribute video:

    "Jerry Jones has already said there will not be any kind of like tribute video for Micah. This is a business game for the Cowboys." — Marcus (03:05)

• Parsons’ motivation and the emotional weight of the matchup:
  • Parsons’ camp reportedly takes the lack of recognition “personally” and will be fired up for the game.
  • Adam Schefter's controversial reporting of Parsons' comment clarified:

    “What he said was...it's going to be painful because he cares about Dak Prescott and that team and it's a reminder of this fissure that happened between those two teams.” — Peter (09:32)

2. What’s Really at Stake for Both Teams

• Both Dallas (1-2) and Green Bay (2-1) enter the game under pressure to win.
  • The NFC is highly competitive and another loss could make playoff contention much harder for Dallas.
  • Green Bay must avoid a trap game after a “dispiriting” loss to Cleveland:

    “These are the games. No Tyler Booker, no CeeDee Lamb. A defense that has already just been barbecue chicken through the last three weeks..." — Peter (05:14)

  • Marcus asserts for Dallas:

    “You lose this game, you’re 1 and 3 and things start to get dark really quick, especially with how good the NFC is.” (04:39)

3. Cowboys’ Critical Injuries and Underdog Status

• Cowboys are missing major offensive weapons:
  • CeeDee Lamb, Jonathan Mingo, Tyler Booker, Cooper Beebe all OUT.
  • 2/5ths of the offensive line down, defense has struggled.
  • Marcus:

    “Even if the Cowboys were healthy, they would have been in trouble here...no CeeDee Lamb, no Jonathan Mingo...no Tyler Booker, no Cooper Beebe. That’s 2/5 of your offensive line.” (06:32)

  • The outlook is so dire that even a close loss, with evident effort, would be a positive sign.

4. How Green Bay Sees the Matchup

• For the Packers, the main focus is getting the offense back to form after a poor performance against Cleveland.
  • Jordan Love’s ability to exploit a weakened Dallas secondary is key.
  • Explosive plays (or lack thereof) could define the game.
  • Peter highlights:

    “This is a defense that loves to give up explosive plays...[but] the Packers have allowed the fewest explosives in terms of passes this year.” (07:23)

5. Matchups to Watch

a. Cowboys’ Secondary vs. Jordan Love and Matthew Golden

• Jordan Love leads the NFL in average depth of target in early weeks, but faced heavy pressure last week.

• If All-Pro CB DaRon Bland plays, Dallas’ secondary looks much different; if not, expect more big plays for Green Bay.

• Peter spotlights Matthew Golden:

  “I think this is the Matthew Golden breakout week. Marcus, should have had a 95-yard touchdown last week...he could be leading the NFL in receiving right now today if three throws go slightly differently.” (14:45)

b. Cowboys’ Interior DL (Kenny Clark & Osa Odighizuwa) vs. Packers’ OL

• Green Bay’s interior line is banged up and struggled with stunts & blitzes against Cleveland.
• Marcus:

  “Clark & Osa Odighizuwa have to dominate if the Cowboys want to have a chance.” (16:51)

• Packers expected to shuffle their O-line; continuity issues could mean opportunity for Dallas.

c. Cowboys Run Game vs. Packers Run Defense

• Dallas hopes to control tempo despite injuries, relying on a strong run game and backup OL.

• Marcus:

  “I think the Cowboys...they’re going to just try to run the ball 25, 30 times, keep the possessions down.” (19:44)

• Peter notes Packers’ relative weakness in the interior and excellent LB play; expects Dallas to attack between the tackles.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Micah Parsons’ Mindset:

  “I had Terrence Parsons Jr. on the show earlier in the week and he was talking about, yeah, no video Micah is going to take that personally. Like after all we did for that team...this is hard for him.” — Peter (09:18)

• Dallas Must Win in the Margins:

  “It starts for me on special teams. The Cowboys have a really good special teams unit...If the Cowboys lose a special teams battle, they have absolutely no chance on Sunday. None.” — Marcus (24:56)

• The Stakes Are Unusually High for a Week 4 Game:

  “If the Cowboys were to pull off this upset...it might be the biggest upset that they’ve had, especially from an emotional standpoint in the last 20 years.” — Marcus (27:18) “I don’t think that’s crazy...because of the Micah Parsons factor, because of the expectations coming in...” — Peter (27:41)

• On Packers’ Goal to Avoid Costly Mistakes:

  “Job one, two, three and four is protect—or is block Miles Garrett. There is not a player like that for the Dallas Cowboys. But if they can protect Jordan Love...they’re going to be enough opportunities against this Cowboys team...” — Peter (23:17)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Micah Parsons “revenge” storyline/intro – 02:53–05:11
• What's at stake for both teams – 04:39–06:32
• Cowboys’ injuries and underdog status – 06:32–07:26
• Packers’ offensive struggles & approach – 07:26–08:37
• How Dallas handles Micah Parsons – 08:37–10:29
• Key Matchup: Cowboys’ run game vs. Packers’ run defense – 19:03–20:56
• Matchups to watch & possible X-factors – 13:18–16:51
• Keys to victory for each team – 22:48–26:47
• Historical perspective/upset magnitude discussion – 27:18–29:12

Key Takeaways for Cowboys Fans

• Expect an emotionally charged, physical game—Parsons and the Packers are coming to make a statement, but Dallas has psychological motivation and "pride" at stake.
• Cowboys will lean heavily on the run and special teams to survive injuries and compete.
• If Dallas can win special teams, force Green Bay into mistakes, and keep it close, it might become an all-time morale-boosting upset.
• For the Packers, it's about confirming their status as contenders, avoiding the mistakes of last week, and not letting Parsons’ return overshadow their need to execute.

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