Packers’ McKinney criticizes officiating after Lions loss

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney criticized the officiating after his team lost 20-17 to the Detroit Lions, saying he would rather risk a fine than stay silent about calls he believed were hurting the Packers. The comments followed a game in which Green Bay was penalized eight times for 81 yards and Detroit five times for 50 yards. McKinney made the remarks after the October 25 game, saying the calls were “killing” his team. His criticism was an account of his view; the reports do not establish an independent review of the disputed plays or a league assessment of the officiating. One penalty drew particular attention from Green Bay. Defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt was called for unnecessary roughness after tackling Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The flag gave Detroit a first down at the 11-yard line, and the Lions scored two plays later. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he did not hear a whistle before Wyatt continued the play. Referee Alex Moore said officials ruled the play over and judged Wyatt’s subsequent forceful tackle to be additional action after the play had ended. Moore said he could not tell whether a whistle could be heard over the play. Green Bay...