Packers players sound off about officiating after loss to Lions

Green Bay Packers players voiced strong frustration with NFL officiating following a 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions. Safety Xavier McKinney and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt criticized key penalty calls, asserting that the refereeing severely impacted the game's outcome. Head coach Matt LaFleur and several players argued they never heard a whistle on a critical third-quarter unnecessary roughness penalty called against Wyatt.

The controversial penalty occurred when Wyatt tackled Amon-Ra St. Brown after the receiver got up and continued running. Additional scrutiny centered on a roughing the passer penalty called against Brenton Cox Jr. on Jared Goff, bringing Green Bay's season total to eight roughing penalties. Despite the complaints about officiating, the Packers also missed key opportunities, including two missed field goals by kicker Trey Smack.