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“Refrain From Giving My Two Cents”: Packers HC Matt LaFleur Refuses to Risk NFL Fine by Staying Silent on Jordan Love’s Referee Costume

One thing is for sure: the Green Bay Packers are yet to forget how certain officiating calls were made for them in the recent past. Jordan Love’s Halloween costume—the NFL referee uniform—made that point. That put head coach Matt LaFleur…

By Dhruv Singh · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:14 AM

Key Things to Know

Matt LaFleur declined to elaborate on Jordan Love's referee Halloween costume to avoid receiving an NFL fine.
Jordan Love and his wife dressed as blind referees following controversial penalty calls in a Week 7 loss.
Packers safety Xavier McKinney was previously fined $25,000 by the NFL for publicly criticizing officiating.

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur chose not to comment in detail on quarterback Jordan Love's Halloween costume to avoid a potential NFL fine. Love and his wife, Ronika, dressed up as blind referees with black glasses and walking sticks, appearing to mock the officiating from Green Bay's 20-17 Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions. LaFleur admitted he found the clip hilarious but stated he should refrain from sharing his thoughts.

The cautious response follows recent disciplinary actions across the league, including a $25,000 fine for Packers safety Xavier McKinney after he publicly criticized officials following the Lions game. Controversial penalties in that contest, including an unnecessary roughness call on Devonte Wyatt, had drawn sharp criticism. With other NFL coaches recently receiving hefty fines for misconduct toward officials, LaFleur remained restrained as the Packers prepare to face the New England Patriots.

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