Micah Parsons criticizes NFL roughing the passer call after Packers' loss
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Micah Parsons expressed frustration over NFL officiating after the Green Bay Packers' loss to the Detroit Lions on October 25. A roughing the passer penalty against Karl Brooks late in the game set up the Lions’ game-winning field goal, drawing criticism from analysts, including Tom Brady. Parsons posted a message on X denouncing the rules and suggesting a shift to flag football if such calls continue. Packers coach Matt LaFleur avoided elaborating on the penalties, describing them as tough calls. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the definition and enforcement of roughing the passer in the league.
- •Green Bay lost to Detroit 20-17 on October 25.
- •The pivotal roughing the passer call occurred in the fourth quarter.
- •Parsons commented on X, questioning the NFL's officiating standards.
- •Tom Brady also criticized the roughing the passer penalty during the broadcast.
- •LaFleur commented on the penalties without providing specific details.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Let’s just go to flag football’: Micah Parsons, Tom Brady rip refs for questionable roughing the passer call
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons calls out NFL over roughing the passer call criticized by Tom Brady
"Packers LB Micah Parsons, still recovering from a knee injury, called out the NFL's roughing the passer rules after Green Bay fell to the Lions.
"The football world was dismayed with a phantom roughing the passer call made on Packers defender Brenton Cox Jr. on Sunday evening.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 12:48 AM‘Let’s just go to flag football’: Micah Parsons, Tom Brady rip refs for questionable roughing the passer call
The football world was dismayed with a phantom roughing the passer call made on Packers defender Brenton Cox Jr. on Sunday evening.
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 12:20 AMMicah Parsons calls out NFL over roughing the passer call criticized by Tom Brady
Packers LB Micah Parsons, still recovering from a knee injury, called out the NFL's roughing the passer rules after Green Bay fell to the Lions.
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