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The Packers lost to the Lions 20-17 on Sunday in a game marked by contentious officiating and special teams failures.
Coach Matt LaFleur grew heated with officials on multiple occasions during the contest. The Packers were flagged for two roughing the passer penalties, and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt drew an unnecessary roughness call for a hit on Amon-Ra St. Brown before a clear whistle. Afterward, LaFleur cited "some tough calls" but said the team needed to rise above them.
Safety Xavier McKinney was more pointed in his criticism, saying the officiating was not "great" and that calls were interfering with the team's games. McKinney said he is willing to accept a league fine for his remarks, noting he would rather get fined and try to help his team out because he sees what is going on and it is hurting them.
Rookie kicker Trey Smack also struggled, missing a 26-yard field goal and having a 35-yard attempt blocked.
Source: ProFootballTalk - Mon Oct 26, 7:05 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).