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Packers blast officiating after loss to Lions: 'It's bulls---' and 'f---ing up the games'

Safety Xavier McKinney unloaded on the referees following a 20-17 defeat, calling out phantom penalties that kept key drives alive for Detroit and that drew criticism from Tom Brady…

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Originally reported by CBS Sports
Packers blast officiating after loss to Lions: 'It's bulls---' and 'f---ing up the games'
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Safety Xavier McKinney: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Safety Xavier McKinney, Tom Brady, Packers. Here is how the report opens:

Safety Xavier McKinney unloaded on the referees following a 20-17 defeat, calling out phantom penalties that kept key drives alive for Detroit and that drew criticism from Tom Brady…

— CBS Sports
Packers blast officiating after loss to Lions: 'It's bulls---' and 'f---ing up the games', photo 2 of 2

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It is one of many NFL stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Packers blast officiating after loss to Lions: 'It's bulls---' and 'f---ing up the games'
  • Who’s involved: Safety Xavier McKinney, Tom Brady, Packers and Lions
  • League: NFL
  • First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by CBS Sports
  • Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: CBS Sports and ESPN

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

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Background: National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is the premier American football league in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week.

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What’s Next for Safety Xavier McKinney

For fans following Safety Xavier McKinney, the next things to watch are the injury report, depth chart, trade rumors and playoff picture. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Safety Xavier McKinney?

Safety Xavier McKinney unloaded on the referees following a 20-17 defeat, calling out phantom penalties that kept key drives alive for Detroit and that drew criticism from Tom Brady… CBS Sports reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Who reported this NFL story?

CBS Sports first reported it on Monday, October 26, 2026. ESPN also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.

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