Syndication: Journal Sentinel - Source: Imagn
Green Bay Packers cornerback and return specialist Keisean Nixon criticized the officiating which potentially impacted Thursday Night Football clash against the Detroit Lions. The Packers suffered a 34-31 loss that could significantly impact their NFC North division standing.
Two specific plays fueled Nixon's frustration. First, a crucial third-and-goal illegal contact penalty in the first quarter gave the Lions a new set of downs. David Montgomery capitalized, scoring the game's opening touchdown. The second contentious moment came on a pivotal 17-yard reception by Amon-Ra St. Brown during the Lions' game-winning drive.
"It was bulls**t. I should be able to stand my ground," Nixon said via The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. "Late in the game on the dig with St. Brown, I stood my ground, he pushed off and they didn't call it, so it's ticky-tacky, but they're at home, so we expect that."
