Xavier McKinney criticizes officiating after Packers' loss to Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Xavier McKinney of the Green Bay Packers voiced his frustration with officiating following the team's 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on October 25, 2026. A controversial roughing the passer penalty late in the game allowed the Lions to secure a last-second field goal, which intensified criticism from McKinney and teammate Micah Parsons regarding the officiating quality. McKinney described the refereeing as inadequate, emphasizing that the focus should also be on the Packers' performance, which included missed field goals by kicker Trey Smack. As the Packers regroup, they will need to address their errors alongside concerns about officiating moving forward.
- •Packers lose 20-17 to Lions on October 25, 2026.
- •Controversial penalty allowed Lions to win with last-second field goal.
- •Xavier McKinney criticizes referees’ decisions post-game.
- •Kicker Trey Smack missed two crucial field goals for the Packers.
- •Packers must improve performance to move forward.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Xavier McKinney calls out refs in wild NSFW rant after loss to Lions
"The Green Bay Packers were on the wrong end of a controversial roughing the passer call late in their 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions. That penalty was a costly one as it helped the Lions kick their last-second field goal to win the game. That was one of two iffy penalties called against the Packers in the game, to the dismay of their defense […] The post Packers’ Xavier McKinney calls out refs in wild NSFW rant after loss to Lions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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