Micah Parsons Returns to Cowboys: A Look at Memorable Comeback Matches of the Decade

Micah’s Return to the Cowboys

We all were astonished when the trade sent Micah Parsons from Dallas to Green Bay. Following the shock, the focus turned to the 2025 NFL schedule to see when these two teams would meet once again.

Fortunately, the Cowboys and the Packers will clash in Dallas during “Sunday Night Football,” shortly after the trade was executed. This matchup promises to be historic in the NFL.

The NFL has a rich history of revenge games, with the iconic moment when Brett Favre faced the Packers as a member of the Minnesota Vikings in 2009. Recently, several remarkable revenge games have shaped the league, and today we rank the top five since 2020 as we anticipate the showdown between Green Bay and Dallas.

5. A.J. Brown vs. Tennessee Titans

When: Week 13 (2022) | Where: Philadelphia
Stats: 8 receptions (10 targets), 119 yards, 2 touchdowns

In 2022, A.J. Brown was traded to the Eagles from the Titans. In his comeback against Tennessee, he delivered a stellar performance, securing both a win and sending a message to the team that let him go.

4. Matthew Stafford vs. Detroit Lions, Jared Goff vs. Rams

When: Super Wild Card Weekend (2023 season) | Where: Detroit
Stats: Stafford: 25/36 passes, 367 yards, 2 touchdowns Goff: 22/27 passes, 277 yards, 1 touchdown

This matchup involved two quarterbacks who once swapped teams. The return of Matthew Stafford was charged with emotion, and the playoff atmosphere only added to the drama.

3. Saquon Barkley vs. New York Giants

When: Week 7 (2024) | Where: New York
Stats: 17 carries, 176 yards, 1 touchdown Saquon Barkley made waves in 2024 by signing with the Eagles. In his first encounter with the Giants at MetLife Stadium, he shined, leading to a significant victory.

2. Russell Wilson vs. Seattle Seahawks

When: Week 1 (2022) | Where: Seattle
Stats: 29/42 passes, 340 yards, 1 touchdown Wilson made headlines after his trade from the Seahawks to the Broncos, and the anticipation for their meeting was palpable. The match was intense but ended unfavorably for Wilson as his team fell short.

1. Tom Brady vs. New England Patriots

When: Week 4 (2021) | Where: Foxborough
Stats: 22/43 passes, 269 yards Tom Brady returned to face the Patriots, and despite not having the theatrics of previous games, the stakes were high, with Brady showcasing his skills once again against a team that ruled his career for two decades.