Expect plenty of flags to fly on Thursday night between Panthers and Packers
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Key Points:
- The Week 8 matchup between the Panthers and Packers features the two most-penalized teams in the NFL, with the Packers averaging 9.3 penalties per game and the Panthers 8.7.
- The Panthers lead the league in penalty yards per game (79.2), closely followed by the Packers at 78.0 yards per game.
- Referee Scott Novak’s crew calls the most penalties in the league, averaging 22.7 penalties called and 20.1 penalties accepted per game.
- Given these factors, Thursday night's game is expected to have numerous stoppages and penalty flags, potentially extending the game length.
- Fans and viewers should prepare for a potentially lengthy and penalty-heavy contest between these teams under Novak’s officiating.
