Clay Matthews reacts to penalty.Source:AP

GREEN Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews does not understand why he was flagged — yet again — for roughing the passer, this time while sacking Washington’s Alex Smith.

Matthews think it’s an indication that the NFL is “getting soft.”

Even Smith wasn’t quite sure about the call that came with 48 seconds left in Washington’s 31-17 victory. Nor did other players and coaches from both teams.

Matthews broke free into the backfield, grabbed...