NFL official addresses Green Bay Packers’ disputed calls after frustrating loss to Lions

The Green Bay Packers’ latest NFC North clash ended in disappointment, with Matt LaFleur’s men dropping a 20-17 decision to the Detroit Lions on Sunday in a game marred by mistakes from both sides. Much of the postgame discussion centered on the officials, whose controversial decisions at key points became a major source of frustration during the divisional showdown.Pool report with referee Alex Moore via reporter Ben Raven: pic.twitter.com/TUjTw028xv— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 26, 2026ESPN reporter Rob Demovsky released the postgame pool report featuring questions for referee Alex Moore about the disputed decisions in the Packers’ loss. Moore addressed several of the controversial calls, but his explanations did little to ease the frustration surrounding the officiating.One of the first disputed decisions involved a third quarter unnecessary roughness flag against Devonte Wyatt. Uncertainty surrounded whether officials had already blown the whistle after Wyatt brought down Amon-Ra St. Brown. When the Lions receiver tried to keep moving, Wyatt made a second tackle, prompting the penalty.NFL official on disputed calls against the Green Bay PackersOct 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Love (10) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images“We ruled that the play was over. I can’t honestly hear if there was a whistle or not, but the tackler made the tackle, the play was over. Then, there was an additional action, and he basically tackled him again with force after the play was over,”Moore also explained the disputed intentional grounding call against Jordan Love late in the game. Although the Packers quarterback had moved outside the pocket before releasing the ball, his pass failed to reach the line of scrimmage, resulting in a costly penalty for Green Bay.Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to center Cade Mays (64) before a play against Green Bay Packers during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.Fans also drew comparisons to a Week 1 incident involving Lions quarterback Jared Goff, when a strip sack returned for a touchdown was overturned. They questioned how that ruling aligned with the intentional grounding call against Love.However, Green Bay must put the disappointing defeat behind it quickly, with the Packers set to host the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football.More Green Bay Packers news from Wisconsin Sports HeroicsOct 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Love (10) directs during the first quarter against the Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn ImagesGreen Bay Packers: Keisean Nixon believes the NFL has it out for Jordan Love after 20-17 loss to LionsGreen Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs takes responsibility for 20-17 loss to LionsJosh Jacobs says he is ‘remorseful and sorry’ in first comments since Packers return