Green Bay Packers players openly criticized the officiating crew after the team suffered a loss in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, saying roughing‑the‑quarterback penalties were a decisive factor.
The penalties, which have been a recurring problem for the Packers throughout the season, were called during key moments of the Detroit matchup, extending the Lions’ drives and ultimately contributing to the Packers’ defeat.
Several members of the Green Bay squad “lit up” the referees from the field, arguing that the calls were unwarranted and that the team was being unfairly penalized for normal defensive play.
The loss marked another setback for the Packers, who have struggled to avoid roughing penalties in recent weeks, a trend that has drawn criticism from both fans and analysts.
Green Bay’s season has been marked by a series of controversial roughing calls, prompting the organization to call for clearer guidelines from the NFL’s officiating department to ensure consistent enforcement of the rule.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>