Who are the referees assigned for Browns vs Ravens? Officials for Week 18 game explored

The Baltimore Ravens will conclude their 2024-25 NFL regular season by hosting the Cleveland Browns in Week 18. The two AFC North teams will lock horns on Saturday, with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. EST from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

Here's a look at the officials who will be in charge of the Browns-Ravens game.

Who are the referees assigned for the Browns vs. Ravens Week 18 matchup?

Scott Novak will be the head referee for the Ravens vs, Browns regular season finale - Source: Getty

Head Referee: Scott Novak

Scott Novak was hired by the NFL in 2014 and he began his officiating journey in the pro league as a field judge. He was promoted to referee before the 2019 season.

Here's the rest of Novak's crew that will officiate the Browns vs. Ravens contest:

• Umpire: Mark Pellis
• Down Judge: Brian Sakowski
• Line Judge: Mark Stewart
• Field Judge: Terry Brown
• Side Judge: Dave Meslow
• Back Judge: Terrence Miles
• Replay Official: Matthew Sumstine
• Replay Assistant: Tim England

Novak and his crew have called 195 penalties in 16 games this season.

How to watch Browns vs. Ravens? TV schedule and live stream details for Week 18 game

NFL: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson - Source: Imagn

The Browns (3-13) vs. Ravens (11-5) game will be telecast live nationally on ABC/ESPN. The regular-season finale between the two teams will also be live-streamed on ESPN+.

Locals in Baltimore can also watch the game on WMAR Ch. 2.

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
• Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
• TV channel: ABC/ESPN and WMAR Ch. 2 (for locals in Baltimore)
• Live stream: ESPN+
• Venue: M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland

The Ravens have already qualified for the playoffs and a win on Saturday would see them clinch the AFC North. Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson will lead the offense for Baltimore on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Browns are last in the AFC North, having lost each of their five previous games. Cleveland will give quarterback Bailey Zappe his first start for the franchise in its Week 18 regular-season finale.