The Green Bay Packers saw a nineu2011point lead slip away against the Denver Broncos, but the frustration afterward centered on more than just missed opportunities. Head coach Matt LaFleur made clear that the team’s penalty problems played a decisive role in the 34-26 loss.
LaFleur pointed to a slew of mistakes that stalled drives, extended Denver’s possessions and undercut the Packers’ ability to maintain momentum. Several preu2011snap flags on offense and needless fouls on defense and special teams created constant setbacks. He noted that many of the penalties were avoidable and fell squarely within the team’s control.