Who are the referees assigned for Lions vs. Cowboys? Officials for Week 6 showdown explored

The Dallas Cowboys will host the Detroit Lions in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season. Sunday's game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. EDT from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas.

The Cowboys got a 20-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. Meanwhile, the Lions, who are on a two-game win streak, enter Week 6 fresh off a bye week.

Who are the referees assigned for Lions vs. Cowboys Week 6 matchup?

John Hussey (L) will officiate the Cowboys vs. Lions game - Source: Imagn

Head Referee: John Hussey

Hussey joined the NFL as a Line Judge in the 2002 season. He was promoted to a referee in 2015.

Notably, Hussey worked as a Line Judge at Super Bowl 2011. He also was an alternate referee at Super Bowls 2020 and 2023.

Hussey and his crew had a bye last week. They previously officiated the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons game in Week 4, where they called 15 penalties.

However, heading into this Sunday's game, Hussey's crew has thrown a total of 52 total flags across four games, which is the second-lowest among NFL crews this season. Of that number, only eight flags have been dismissed.

Here is the rest of Hussey's crew that will officiate the Lions vs. Cowboys contest:

• Umpire: Tony Michalek
• Down Judge: Max Causey
• Line Judge: Carl Johnson
• Side Judge: Allen Baynes
• Field Judge: Anthony Flemming
• Back Judge: Matt Edwards

NFL 2024: How to watch Lions vs. Cowboys? TV schedule and live stream details for Week 6 game

The Lions vs. Cowboys matchup will be broadcast live on FOX, where Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Tom Brady (analysis) will be on the call. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will report from the sidelines.

. Fans can also live stream the contest on Fubo or NFL+.

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
• Time: 4:25 p.m. EDT
• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: Fubo or NFL+
• Venue: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas