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Packers on pace for most penalized season in NFL history

Green Bay averaging 13.0 penalties and 115.5 yards per game, far exceeding the previous record.

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What to know

  • The Packers are averaging 13.0 penalties and 115.5 penalty yards per game, on pace to set NFL records in both categories by a wide margin.
  • Their current pace would break the previous record of 10.2 penalties per game (2011 Raiders) and shatter 84.9 penalty yards per game (also 2011 Raiders).
  • The penalty spike represents a dramatic reversal from LaFleur's first four seasons (2019–2022), when Green Bay consistently ranked among the league's most disciplined teams.
  • In two games, the Packers have matched their own franchise record from 1947 for accepted penalties through two games—the earliest point for which full penalty data exists.

“Those are things that stop drives, put you behind the sticks obviously and it's tough to overcome.”

Jordan Love, Packers quarterback · Yahoo Sports ↗

Matt LaFleurMatt LaFleur Packers head coachJordan LoveJordan Love Packers quarterbackForrest Gregg Former Packers head coach (1984–1987)

Packers on pace for most penalized season in NFL history
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    Packers' penalty pace would shatter all NFL records

    At their current pace of 13.0 penalties and 115.5 penalty yards per game, the Packers would break the NFL record of 10.2 penalties per game (2011 Raiders) and 84.9 penalty yards per game (also 2011 Raiders). This marks a stark contrast to their 2019–2022 seasons when they ranked among the league's most disciplined teams, averaging 6.3 penalties per game.

    “Yeah, I think that's definitely an area we've got to improve on. That's two weeks where we've had a lot of penalties that just put us back.”
    — Jordan Love, Packers quarterback · source
    1. 2 outlets The Packers Are On Pace To Be The Most Penalized Team In NFL History

      first by Forbes Business, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports

  2. background

    Packers beat Jets in overtime despite 14 penalties — Green Bay edged the New York Jets 20–17 in overtime on Sunday despite committing 14 penalties and 133 penalty yards. The Packers were flagged six times in the first quarter alone.

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    Packers match 1947 record for penalties in two games

    ESPN Research confirmed that the Packers' 22 accepted penalties through two games matches their own franchise record from 1947, the furthest back full penalty data is available.

    “The Packers have committed 22 accepted penalties in two games this season. Over the last 85 years (as far back as full penalty data is available), that matches the Packers' most accepted penalties through two games.”
    — @RobDemovsky, ESPN reporter · source

    • The Packers have committed 22 accepted penalties in two games this season. Over the last 85 years (as far back as full penalty data is available), that matches the Packers' most accepted penalties through two games. It last happened in 1947, per ESPN Research.

      @RobDemovskyX3d ago368▲view on X ↗
  4. background

    Packers lose to Vikings in Week 1 with 12 penalties — Green Bay recorded 12 penalties for 98 yards in a loss to Minnesota in Week 1 of the 2026 season.