Cowboys playmaker takes the easy way out, blames officials for loss to Packers

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Green Bay Packers 34-31 in Sunday's divisional playoff matchup, and Dallas receiver Brice Butler said the officials were to blame for the loss.

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According to NFL Network's Jane Slater, Butler said the Cowboys "couldn't beat the stripes."

Brice Butler also strongly disagreed w 15 yd penalty. "Never heard of it in my life"/ "couldn't beat the stripes-you can quote me on that"

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) January 16, 2017

Butler took issue with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that was called on him during the game.

Wow "@SBNation: This is apparently an unsportsmanlike penalty on Brice Butler: https://t.co/4pYaBm5oGI pic.twitter.com/4xExtdBOJm"

— Nando (@NandoGainz) January 16, 2017

Officials always miss calls, but the reason the Cowboys lost was Aaron Rodgers—especially the throw he made to Jared Cook to set up the Packers' last second field goal.

The Packers are moving on to the NFC Championship Game on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

(h/t All 22)