Referee explains penalties in Lions-Packers game aftermath

Referee Alex Moore addressed controversial penalties from the Lions-Packers game on October 25, 2026, following Green Bay's 20-17 loss. Moore commented on an unnecessary roughness call on Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, which took place after Amon-Ra St. Brown was tackled but appeared to still be in play. This foul, which led to Detroit's scoring drive, was argued by Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who claimed there was no whistle blown. Another contentious call involved intentional grounding against Jordan Love. Moore elaborated that the incomplete pass did not meet NFL standards for being considered valid. The officiating decisions have drawn criticism from players, including All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney, who expressed frustration over the impact on game momentum.

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