NFL referees face criticism after questionable roughing penalty in Packers win
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What happened
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-13, but a controversial roughing-the-passer penalty against Lukas Van Ness sparked criticism of NFL officiating. The flag erased Carrington Valentine's interception and extended Dallas' possession. The decision has renewed questions about consistency, quarterback protection and the impact of disputed penalties on NFL games.
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