Devonte Wyatt defends penalty call during Packers' loss to Lions

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Devonte Wyatt defends penalty call during Packers' loss to Lions
Summary

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt stands by a controversial unnecessary roughness penalty during the team's 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on October 22. In the third quarter, Wyatt was flagged for a hit on Amon-Ra St. Brown, whom he believed was still a live runner. The penalty moved the Lions to the Green Bay 11-yard line, setting up a go-ahead touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jameson Williams. Wyatt expressed confidence in his decision-making during the play, stating he would make the same tackle again. Head coach Matt LaFleur and other players criticized the officiating after the game, noting an uneven distribution of penalties between the teams.

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  • •Devonte Wyatt was penalized for a third-quarter hit on Amon-Ra St. Brown.
  • •The penalty contributed to a critical Lions touchdown.
  • •Wyatt claimed he did not hear a whistle during the play.
  • •Packers head coach LaFleur criticized the officiating after the game.
  • •Green Bay was penalized eight times for 81 yards compared to Detroit's five penalties for 50 yards.
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  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Devonte Wyatt Defends the Hit That Cost the Packers
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The Packers lineman flagged on Detroit's go-ahead drive says he would make the same hit again. #OnePride

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