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Packers Offensive Lineman's Oscar-Worthy Flop Had NFL Fans in Hysterics

NFL fans had plenty of jokes after Packers’ Zach Tom got away with an egregious flop.
Packers Offensive Lineman's Oscar-Worthy Flop Had NFL Fans in Hysterics
Packers Offensive Lineman's Oscar-Worthy Flop Had NFL Fans in Hysterics

Packers offensive lineman Zach Tom earned his team 15 yards in Week 5's matchup against the Raiders after wildly flopping following a shove in the back from Maxx Crosby

Tom, who was standing near one of the game’s referees, sold the contact from Crosby in an Oscar-worthy performance that resulted in him flopping to the ground. 

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His acting abilities seem to have fooled the official, who quickly whipped out a penalty flag and issued an unnecessary roughness penalty against Crosby.

NFL fans couldn’t help but have a laugh over the situation after a replay of the incident was shown, as the footage clearly depicts Tom selling the contact with an egregious flop.

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Karl Rasmussen
KARL RASMUSSEN

Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.