The NFL referee assignments for the Conference Championship games have been revealed. With a combined 34 years of experience between them, the NFL has turned to two of their most senior refs to ensure things run as smoothly as possible when determining which two teams head to the Super Bowl. Let’s take a look at which two NFL referees have been chosen and who will make up their crew this week.
NFL Referee Assignments for Conference Championship Games
While the regular season sees each NFL ref has a consistent crew from week to week, that changes in the playoffs. Based on the performances of the various officials during the season, the crews are assigned each week from the NFL’s officiating roster.
49ers vs. Eagles | John Hussey
- Referee: John Hussey
- Umpire: Alan Eck
- Down Judge: Dana McKenzie
- Line Judge: Tim Podraza
- Field Judge: Jabir Walker
- Side Judge: Allen Baynes
- Back Judge: Terrence Miles
- Replay Official: Jamie Nicholson
- Replay Assistant: Larry Hill Jr.
Alternates: Clay Martin (R), Terry Killens (U), Danny Short (DJ), Rusty Baynes (LJ), Joe Blubaugh (FJ), Chad Hill (SJ), Grantis Bell (BJ), Kevin Brown (RO).
Bengals vs. Chiefs | Ronald Torbert
- Referee: Ronald Torbert
- Umpire: Ramon George
- Down Judge: Kent Payne
- Line Judge: Jeff Seeman
- Field Judge: Tom Hill
- Side Judge: Boris Cheek
- Back Judge: Todd Prukop
- Replay Official: Roddy Ames
- Replay Assistant: Joe Wollan
Alternates: Bill Vinovich (R), Mark Pellis (U), Mark Hittner (DJ), Walt Coleman IV (LJ), Rick Patterson (FJ), Keith Washington (SJ), Greg Wilson (BJ), Mike Chase (RO).