NFL Week 1: Most controversial calls from Sunday’s games

The NFL Week 1 schedule concludes Monday night when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos , but Sunday's action already produced several controversial officiating decisions.

Not every questionable call made this list. Some penalties were obvious and correctly called. The focus here is on decisions or non-calls that generated significant debate, particularly when they affected scoring opportunities or potentially changed the momentum of a game.

Here are some of the most controversial officiating moments from Week 1 so far.

Giants' Cam Skattebo left frustrated after facemask no-call

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44). Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

The New York Giants also benefited from a controversial no-call against the Dallas Cowboys .

In the second quarter, Giants running back Cam Skattebo was tackled on third-and-2 when Dallas defensive tackle Quinnen Williams appeared to grab his facemask and pull his head backward.

Officials did not throw a flag. Skattebo immediately showed his frustration with the officials and was left with a bloody nose after the play. The no-call ended the Giants' possession, making it particularly frustrating for New York even though the Giants eventually defeated Dallas 28-20.

Saints lose defensive touchdown after controversial replay

The New Orleans Saints appeared to take a defensive touchdown off Jared Goff 's fumble during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions .

With 9:34 remaining in the second quarter, Goff was facing third-and-16 from Detroit's 32-yard line when Saints defensive end Chase Young got around the edge and hit him as he began his throwing motion. The ball traveled backward, and New Orleans safety Jonas Sanker recovered it before returning it for a touchdown.

Officials initially ruled it a fumble and touchdown, but replay overturned the call and ruled Goff's pass incomplete. The decision sparked immediate frustration because the ball clearly traveled backward.

The NFL's rule interpretation supported the reversal because Goff had begun his throwing motion before contact. Still, the unusual ruling became one of the most debated calls of the weekend, particularly because New Orleans lost 31-30 in overtime.

Packers flagged repeatedly during Vikings' go-ahead drive

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (32) against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

The Green Bay Packers had several calls go against them during the Minnesota Vikings' fourth-quarter comeback, with three defensive penalties keeping Minnesota's go-ahead touchdown drive alive.

The Vikings trailed 22-17 early in the fourth quarter when Green Bay's Jordan Love was stopped on fourth-and-1. Minnesota then began a 111-yard scoring drive.

Jonathan Ford was first flagged for encroachment. Later, Javon Bullard was called for illegal contact, wiping out a third-down sack. Rookie Chris McClellan was then penalized for a late hit on Carson Wentz after an incompletion.

The biggest controversy came with 6:49 remaining. Evan Williams intercepted Wentz in the end zone, apparently ending the drive, but Xavier McKinney was called for defensive holding. The interception was erased, and Aaron Jones scored on the next play.

Packers coverage questioned several of the calls, particularly McClellan's late-hit penalty and McKinney's holding call. Green Bay ultimately finished with 12 penalties for 98 yards.

Packers also get no-call on Justin Jefferson facemask

The Packers had another officiating complaint during the same fourth-quarter drive.

With Minnesota moving toward the end zone, Justin Jefferson appeared to have his facemask grabbed on a play that could have given the Vikings a first-and-goal from the Green Bay 3-yard line.

The Vikings eventually scored the go-ahead touchdown on Aaron Jones' 3-yard run, turning the sequence into one of the most scrutinized stretches of the game.

Eagles' touchdown survives potential false-start call

The Philadelphia Eagles also faced questions over a missed false-start call against the Washington Commanders .

Washington coach Dan Quinn said after the game that officials did not call what he believed was a false start on an Eagles touchdown play. Quinn specifically said he received no explanation for why the penalty was not called.

The decision became more significant because Philadelphia's 24-22 victory ultimately came down to Washington's failed two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter.