- The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings played to a 29-29 tie in Week 2, thanks, in large part, to a controversial roughing-the-passer penalty on linebacker Clay Matthews.
- The NFL will not backpedal on the call and instead will reportedly use the play in a teaching video.
- Matthews was not flagged for putting his body weight on Cousins but was instead penalized for using the "scoop-and-pull" technique, something the NFL considers an "intimidating" act.
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The NFL is reportedly doubling-down on the controversial penalty that cost the Packers a win
The NFL will show that the problem with the hit is what they call the "scoop-and-pull" technique used by Matthews. This move is something that is considered an "intimidating and punishing act" by a rushing defender on the QB.
The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings played to a 29-29 tie in Week 2, thanks, in large part, to a controversial roughing-the-passer penalty on linebacker Clay Matthews that negated a game-winning interception in the final two minutes.
While many felt the NFL would backpedal on the flag on Monday, instead, the league is doubling-down.
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After the game, drove him into the ground
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