The Packers Are On Pace To Be The Most Penalized Team In NFL History

The Green Bay Packers are currently on pace to become the most penalized team in NFL history, according to wire material. During the 1986 and 1987 seasons under head coach Forrest Gregg, the Packers ranked second and first, respectively, in the league for penalties. The team's current standings, however, are quite different. Under head coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers are averaging an astonishing 13.0 penalties per game, which would break the NFL record for most penalties in a season.

Their penalty yards per game of 115.5 are also on track to shatter the record set by the 2011 Oakland Raiders. Despite recent penalties, the Packers managed to defeat the New York Jets, 20-17, in overtime on Sunday. LaFleur acknowledged that the team needs to address the issue of penalties, which he believes is an area that requires improvement.