Which NFL refs have been assigned to the four games across Saturday and Sunday in the 2022 Divisional Round of the playoffs? Which NFL referees have been rewarded for their performance this season with playoff assignments, and who makes up each crew this weekend?
NFL Referee Assignments for 2022 Divisional Round | Saturday
Which NFL refs have been given assignments on Saturday of the 2022 Divisional Round, which games will they be officiating, and who will be making up their crew and the alternates this weekend?
During the playoffs, crews are assembled from the NFL’s officiating roster. These crews are different from the ones that worked together during the 2021 season. You can see which officials were assigned to which crew during the regular season with our list of officiating crews in 2021.
Bengals vs. Titans | Clete Blakeman
Blakeman will take charge of his 12th postseason game in 12 years as an NFL referee. This will be his fourth Divisional Round assignment for the referee who officiated Super Bowl 50.
Here is Blakeman’s crew and the alternates for the Divisional Round:
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- Umpire: Tony Michalek
- Down Judge: Kent Payne
- Line Judge: Mark Perlman
- Field Judge: Anthony Jeffries
- Side Judge: Don Willard
- Back Judge: Greg Yette
- Replay Official: Mike Wimmer
- Replay Assistant: Sebrina Brunson
Alternates: Craig Wrolstad (R), Ramon George (U), Walt Coleman IV (LJ), Nate Jones (FJ), Perry Paganelli (BJ).
49ers vs. Packers | Ron Torbert
In his eighth season as an NFL referee, Torbert will direct his ninth postseason game and sixth Divisional Round matchup. Here is Torbert’s crew and the alternates for the Divisional Round:
- Referee: Ron Torbert
- Umpire: Bryan Neale
- Down Judge: David Oliver
- Line Judge: Rusty Baynes
- Field Judge: Ryan Dickson
- Side Judge: Boris Cheek
- Back Judge: Scott Helverson
- Replay Official: Roddy Ames
- Replay Assistant: Joe Wollan
Alternates: Brad Allen (R), Tab Slaughter (U), Jerod Phillips (DJ), Mike Weatherford (FJ), Tony Josselyn (BJ).
NFL Refs for 2022 Divisional Round | Sunday
Which refs will be under the microscope on Sunday of the 2022 Divisional Round as we have two exciting games on the docket?
Rams vs. Buccaneers | Shawn Hochuli
Someone who has already become a familiar face in the postseason, Shawn Hochuli will officiate his sixth postseason game in eight years as an official. Here is Hochuli’s crew and the alternates for the 2022 Divisional Round:
- Referee: Shawn Hochuli
- Umpire: Terry Killens
- Down Judge: Derick Bowers
- Line Judge: Greg Bradley
- Field Judge: Terry Brown
- Side Judge: Keith Washington
- Back Judge: Dino Paganelli
- Replay Official: Tyler Cerimeli
- Replay Assistant: Mark Bitar
Alternates: Shawn Smith (R), Fred Bryan (U), Sarah Thomas (DJ), Mearl Robinson (FJ), Rich Martinez (BJ).
Bills vs. Chiefs | John Hussey
In 20 seasons in the NFL, John Hussey has officiated in four Divisional Round games. Entering his fifth, here is Hussey’s crew and the alternates for the Divisional Round:
- Referee: John Hussey
- Umpire: Alan Eck
- Down Judge: Mark Hittner
- Line Judge: Carl Johnson
- Field Judge: Rick Patterson
- Side Judge: Allen Baynes
- Back Judge: Todd Prukop
- Replay Official: Jamie Nicholson
- Replay Assistant: Denise Crudup
Alternates: Clay Martin (R), Carl Paganelli (U), Jerry Bergman (DJ), Eugene Hall (SJ), Brad Freeman (BJ).