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Joe Mixon shares his real thoughts on the NFL’s non-stop roughing the passer penalties

With the Bengals off on Monday night, Joe Mixon had plenty of time to watch his AFC North rivals square off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Steelers are needing a win to keep pace with the Browns at the bottom of the division. and fans tuning into the game are bound to see nothing but yellow flags.

The Steelers benefited from nine penalties for 115 yards in the first half alone.

In the first half, both teams combined for four roughing the passer penalties, most of which fall under the new “body weight” rule that has been instituted this season.