Despite win, more flags cause more frustration for Packers fans

Despite a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback, the Green Bay Packers' 20-17 victory over the New York Jets on September 20 at MetLife Stadium has been marred by a significant number of penalties. The Packers' defense deserves acknowledgment for their efforts to keep the team in the game, but the excessive number of errors has left fans frustrated.

During the game, the Jets committed 14 penalties for 133 yards, while the Packers accumulated 26 penalties for a total of 231 yards. This comes after just two games in the season, and the team has already rushed for only 129 yards over the same period. The lack of discipline and accountability has been a recurring theme, with fans expressing their concerns on social media.

Justis Mosqueda tweeted, "Packers are going to lead the NFL in penalties." Taylor Daml added, "Could it be… a coaching issue? No….. definitely not that." Patrick Donohue remarked, "Zero Discipline or Player Accountability. I’m a LaFleur fan but this is beyond troubling." The offensive line has been criticized for its performance, but fans are quick to point out that the penalties are an "everyone problem."

The Green Bay Packers could end up shattering the record for the most team penalties in a season if their trend continues. The article originally appeared on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.