SHOCKING SUSPENSION: NFL Has Suspended Refs Following Massive Mistake That Hurt Packers in Playoff Loss

The Green Bay Packers’ 2024 season came to a sudden end last week in the wildcard round, as they lost 22-10 to the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite a solid performance from their defense, the Packers’ offense struggled to find a rhythm.

Philadelphia’s defense and special teams played a key role in the victory, forcing four turnovers. The first turnover came on the very first play of the game when Eagles linebacker Oren Burks delivered a powerful hit to Packers cornerback and kick returner Keisean Nixon.

NFL Admits Refs Made Massive Mistake That Hurt Packers in Playoff Loss

Nixon fumbled the ball, initially thinking he had recovered it, but rookie linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. ended up securing the fumble recovery, giving the Eagles excellent field position and putting pressure on the Packers’ defense.

Unable to hold the Eagles to a field goal, the Packers gave up an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to Jahan Dotson. Following the loss, Nixon believed Burks should have been penalized for the hit.

Had Burks been penalized, the fumble would not have counted, and Green Bay would have had better field position to start their drive. While the referees did not flag Burks during the game, the league later fined him.

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According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Burks was fined $8,333 for unnecessary roughness due to the use of his helmet on the hit that caused Nixon’s fumble. However, for Packers fans, this fine does not change the outcome of last week’s game.

The NFL also imposed fines on two Packers defenders: EDGE rusher Lukas Van Ness and defensive tackle TJ Slaton, who each received $11,255 fines for unnecessary roughness due to late hits in the game’s fourth quarter.

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