Another penalty-filled performance leaves the Packers fuming after 20-17 loss to the Lions
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 expired on Sunday. Some Green Bay players believe they weren’t treated fairly. “I feel like the refs were on their side the whole day, if you ask me," defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt said after the game. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur could be seen on the sideline expressing frustration over what the Packers perceived as questionable calls. Defensive lineman Karl Brooks was called for roughing the passer on the drive that led to Detroit’s winning field goal. “That’s teach-tape tackle. That’s not roughing the passer,” Dean Blandino, a Fox rules analyst and former NFL vice president of officiating…















































