The Green Bay Packers added one of the best pass rushers and most disruptive defenders in the NFL.
However, Micah Parsons still hasn’t played a full game this season, and he continues to struggle with a back injury.
That’s why, after putting on a show against the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson has become the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year.
According to Kalshi Sports, Hutchinson has a 25 percent chance of earning the award, while Parsons is at 23 percent.
Heading into Week 5, Aidan Hutchinson is the favorite to win DPOY.
Can Micah Parsons close the gap? pic.twitter.com/2Pwts8qLPI
— Kalshi Sports (@KalshiSports) October 1, 2025
In four games, Hutchinson has four sacks, eight total tackles (six solo), seven QB hits and two forced fumbles.
That’s despite getting off to a slow start in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers in his first game back from a season-ending injury.
Parsons, on the other hand, has 2.5 sacks, eight total tackles (four solo), nine QB hits and one tackle for loss.
Of course, his numbers should ramp up once he gets closer to full strength and more settled on his new team.
The Packers have their bye, which will give Parsons some more time to recover, and he could have a field day against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6.
Yet, Hutchinson won’t make it easy, as he seems to be in the best shape of his career and can create even more distance with a good game against the Bengals in Week 5.
