One need not be a Green Bay Packers fan to be disturbed about the flag that flew late in the Pack-Vikings game. Green Bay leading 29-21 with 1:45 remaining in regulation, the Packers intercepted Kirk Cousins, effectively ending the contest. But Green Bay was called for roughing the passer; Minnesota retained possession and scored to force overtime, which ended in a tie.
Why the penalty? Clay Mathews hit Cousins as the Minnesota quarterback released the ball, then they tumbled to the ground. The hit wasn’t late and wasn’t dirty. But quarterback and defender fell together. As of this season, that’s a flag in the NFL.
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