Main Story: Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney sharply criticized the officiating after the Packers lost 20-17 to Detroit on a last-second field goal. He said penalties were disrupting the team’s momentum and was willing to risk a fine by speaking out.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Lions 20, Packers 17.
  • Green Bay had eight roughing-the-passer penalties through seven games, including two against Detroit.
  • Detroit’s game-winning drive covered 71 yards.
Yes, But

McKinney said the calls were unfair, and Fox analyst Tom Brady disputed the roughing-the-passer flag on Karl Brooks. Green Bay’s frustration, however, is the team’s perspective; the account offers no response from the officials or league.

Bottom Line

With a close loss decided on the final kick, disputed penalties became a flashpoint for Green Bay—but McKinney’s criticism does not change the result or establish that the calls were incorrect.