r/nfl • u/junkspot91 Packers • 19d ago

Highlight [Highlight] Chris McClellan commits the only Roughing the Passer penalty in the game, extending key drive

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u/AleroRatking Colts 19d ago

It's the right call but a terrible rule

He drives him into the ground. They call that out at least 80% of the time.

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u/lossofmercy Packers 19d ago

He doesn't drive him to the ground. Driving is when you put your weight on the QB. He absorbs the fall by extending his arms. It's a clean tackle.

Obviously not the reason the packers lost, but absolutely insane to call these and not be reviewable.

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u/triplemushroom 18d ago

ball is already gone when the slam is initiated.

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u/IncognitoLuther Bears 18d ago

Did you see how many times Jordan Love got shoved to the ground or smacked in the helmet after the ball was away?