Penalty-filled loss to Lions leaves the Packers fuming
Penalties have caused problems all season for the Green Bay Packers, who have been flagged more times per game than any other NFL team. The Packers (4-3) were penalized seven times for 76 yards in the second half of a 20-17 loss at Detroit that came down to Jake Bates’ 22-yard field goal as time […] The Green Bay Packers have been penalized more times per game than any other NFL team, with a total of seven penalties in their 20-17 loss to Detroit. The game ended in a 22-yard field goal by Jake Bates. Some Green Bay players believe they were not treated fairly. Coach Matt LaFleur expressed frustration on the sideline, while defensive lineman Karl Brooks was called for roughing the passer on the drive that led to Detroit's winning field goal. The Packers have committed an NFL-high eight roughing-the-passer penalties this season, while their opponents have not been called for that. The team has been penalizing a league-high 9.3 times per Game, with 78 penalty yards per game, the NFL's second-highest average.
Published : 3 hours ago by in Sports
Penalties have caused problems all season for the Green Bay Packers, who have been flagged more times per game than any other NFL team.
The Packers (4-3) were penalized seven times for 76 yards in th... [5197 symbols]
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