GREEN BAY — The addition of Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers’ defensive end position seemed to create some ambiguity around Lukas Van Ness’ role within Jeff Hafley’s defense.
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Packers defensive ends Lukas Van Ness, left, and Micah Parsons talk during Sunday’s game against the Lions in Green Bay. Van Ness, who had four pressures and a sack in the season opener, could benefit from the attention Parsons receives this season.
Photos: Packers open season with home contest against Detroit
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed catches a 17-yard touchdown pass as Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold defends during the first half Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs catches a long pass against the Detroit Lions Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons, right, rushes during a play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft catches a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Green Bay.
Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown makes a sideline catch against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs catches a pass against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons rushes during a play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive players pose after a Evan Williams (33) interception against the Detroit Lions during the first half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is brought down by Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney, left, and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons rushes against Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary tackles Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, pulling him out of the end zone, during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers’ Jayden Reed runs past Detroit Lions’ Jacob Saylors during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs stiff arms Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs runs for a 3-yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons celebrates sacking Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, rear, during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws against the Green Bay Packers during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa catches a 13-yard touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine defends during the second half on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons, left, and his teammates celebrate his sack of Lions quarterback Jared Goff, not pictured, on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons celebrates his sack on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks runs against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur looks on from the sidelines on Sunday in Green Bay.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell consoles quarterback Jared Goff on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs runs against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, left, and Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff hug after Sunday's game in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons reacts at the end of Sunday's game against the Lions in Green Bay.
