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The NFL needs to intervene in the Green Bay Packers’ penalty crisis.

If it feels like there are more penalties through week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, it’s because there are. To my fellow Cheeseheads, yes, the Green Bay Packers’ penalty disparity is real and harmful. Over the past 10 NFL…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:00 PM
The NFL needs to intervene in the Green Bay Packers’ penalty crisis.
Key Things to Know
  • Drew Jones argues the NFL must intervene to address what he views as an officiating crisis harming Green Bay.
  • Green Bay has reportedly surrendered a historic rate of 1.71 automatic first downs per game on third downs.
  • The writer highlights an 0-8 roughing the passer penalty disparity called against the Packers versus in their favor.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Drew Jones argues that the NFL must intervene regarding officiating bias, claiming a severe penalty disparity has significantly harmed the Green Bay Packers through Week 7 of the 2026 season. Jones highlights that Green Bay has suffered from disproportionate calls in critical situations, particularly pointing to losses against NFC North rivals Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.

The writer notes the Packers have conceded 1.71 automatic first downs on third-down plays per game, alongside an 0-8 disparity in roughing the passer calls involving quarterback Jordan Love. Following the Detroit game, safety Xavier McKinney publicly criticized the officiating, while head coach Matt LaFleur remarked that the team had faced some tough calls.

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